Ashland Half Marathon & 5k
Race Date
Aug 29, 2026
Location
Ashland, VA
The Experience
All aboard for summer's hottest half marathon & 5k! If you’ve never been to Ashland, Virginia look no further than the Ashland Half Marathon & 5k to find yourself soaking in every ounce of the colorful town! Dubbed "The Center of the Universe", this quaint community has historic homes, a bustling downtown, and delicious restaurants and breweries. Each course promises an escape to small-town Virginia and the chance to run alongside a passing train. All aboard because this is one race you can’t miss!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Technical Shirt (Unisex Tee or Ladies Tank)
Start Location
Henry Clay & Center Street, Ashland, VA, 23005
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
VA22022RT · Expires 2032 · Ashland Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:09:04
9:51/mi
Winning Time
1:10:24
5:22/mi
Finishers (2025)
1,006
States Represented
24 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
1:52:58
MEDIAN
2:09:04
SLOWER 25%
2:30:01
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
68°
Afternoon (High)
87°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
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