Charlottesville Marathon
09 Apr 2022 (Sat)
Marathon, Half marathon, 8km
Join Charlottesville Marathon
The Charlottesville Marathon & Half Marathon is one of the oldest and most coveted races in Charlottesville. It has been defined as America's Destination Marathon because of its scenic beauty and historical background.
A true community event, the race showcases the area's natural beauty, engaging running community, historical background, architectural heritage, vibrant music and nightlife, and booming wine and craft beer industry. The course has been voted as “One of the Most Scenic in the East”. It starts and finishes in downtown Charlottesville. The course is comprised of quiet roads and bike paths along the Rivanna River and scenic Charlottesville neighborhoods. Thousands of local runners use these roads every day: come join them!
Course details
The course starts at Court Square in the heart of historic downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. It then traverses some of the most scenic and historic areas on the East Coast, running past many historic sites including Thomas Jefferson’s Rotunda, located at the University of Virginia.
The course includes beautiful Albemarle wine and horse country. The race finishes in Charlottesville's most historic downtown neighborhoods including 2 miles along the Riverview Park paved footpath.
Start address: 2228 Lake Albemarle Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, USA
Finish address: 2228 Lake Albemarle Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, USA
Route map
Included in the fee
- Race Shirt
- Medal
Practicalities
Award Medals
All finishers will receive a finisher medal. Awards for top athletes.
Equipment Storage
There will be a designated area for bag drop. Race Management is not responsible for any lost or stolen bags. Please do not leave valuables in your drop bag.
Maximum Time
6 hours for the Marathon, 3.5 hours for the Half Marathon.
Parking
Several parking decks and parking lots in the historic Downtown area
Provided Photo Service
FinisherPix
Refreshments
There will be Gatorade and gels provided throughout the course
Timing
MyLaps Bib Tag system.
Refund Policy
This is a non-refundable and non-transferrable race entry. If the race is cancelled because of force majure, there will be no refunds.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I change the distance after I purchase a ticket?
Yes. There is a $5 fee to switch between races
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
