Racin' to Beat Cancer Half
Race Date
Oct 3, 2026
Location
Fairfax Station, VA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Location
- Fairfax Station, Virginia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 352
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick425 years running
~72 finishers a year
growing or steady
8% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 4 states
winner 1:29:18
typical high 73°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
56°
Afternoon (High)
73°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
80%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 352 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
352
Median time
2:13:05
Latest turnout
72
States
11
Turnout by year
2021–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Racin' to Beat Cancer Half?
The Racin' to Beat Cancer Half is held on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Where does the Racin' to Beat Cancer Half take place?
It takes place in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
What distances does the Racin' to Beat Cancer Half offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K run.
Is the Racin' to Beat Cancer Half course flat and good for a PR?
The Racin' to Beat Cancer Half is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the Racin' to Beat Cancer Half?
HalfRuns has finish records for 352 runners who have completed the Racin' to Beat Cancer Half.
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