2026 Virginia Creeper Marathon

What is the distance of the Virginia Creeper Marathon?

• →Full Marathon: 26.2 miles
• →Half Marathon: 13.1 miles
• →5K: 3.1 miles

What is the event schedule?

• →Start Time: 8:00 AM
• →Finish Time: Varies depending on runner pace

What is the registration fee for the event?

• →$15 (non-refundable, non-transferable)

Where is the race start and finish located?

• →The race starts and finishes at the Virginia Creeper Trail near the Abingdon Trailhead, located at the junction of Green Springs Road and the Virginia Creeper Trail — 300 Green Springs Road, Abingdon, VA.

What is the course terrain like?

• →The course runs entirely on the Virginia Creeper Trail, a former railroad bed. The surface is flat to gentle grade with a soft running surface, plus occasional wooden trestles.

What is the course layout?

• →The course consists of two out-and-back segments:

- First turnaround: approximately 1 mile south of the Alvarado Station Trailhead

- Second turnaround: approximately 0.1 miles from the Abingdon Trailhead

- Third turnaround: at the Watauga Trailhead

How many times do runners pass through the Watauga Trailhead and Alvarado Station Trailhead?

• →Runners pass through the Watauga Trailhead three times (approx. miles 3.6, 15.6, and 22.6)
• →Runners pass through the Alvarado Station Trailhead twice (approx. miles 8.5 and 10.7)

What amenities are available on the course?

• →Aid stations are placed every 3–3.5 miles and offer water, sports drink, and homemade goodies.

What is the maximum number of runners allowed in the event?

• →The field is capped at 100 runners.

What is the course map and elevation profile?

• →USATF Certificate & Map: Certified Road Races ↗
• →Elevation Profile: MapMyRun ↗