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Racin' to Beat Cancer Half

Race Date

Oct 3, 2026

Location

Fairfax Station, VA

Solid Pick42

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

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Fairfax Station, VA

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K5K run

Quality Score

Solid Pick42
Methodology
Heritage10/20

5 years running

Size9/15

~72 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty8/20

8% returning runners

Course & details3/15

3 timing sources

National draw4/10

runners from 4 states

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:29:18

Weather2/10

typical high 73°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (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

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:20p50 median ≈ 2:104:05

Turnout by year

20212025

'21'22'23'24'25
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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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