Three Sisters Marathon
Danville, VA's Three Sisters Marathon offers a challenging, hot, and humid course with significant elevation.
Race Date
Sep 12, 2026
Location
Danville, VA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Location
- Danville, Virginia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2M, 5K run
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 255
Highlights
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Three Sisters Marathon in Danville, Virginia, presents a demanding challenge for runners, with its inaugural event in 2025 highlighting a notably hilly course and significant heat.
Runners encountered high temperatures and humidity, even early in the morning, coupled with extensive sun exposure for much of the race. This challenging weather, combined with nearly 1500 feet of elevation gain across its route, has led to descriptions of the course as "brutal," particularly for those aiming for personal bests.
Despite these difficulties, the race has seen a median field size of approximately 255 finishers, drawing participants from around 17 states. While the event aims to provide a PR opportunity, its challenging terrain and climate make it a test of endurance.
Race-provided description
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Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Hilly
Net Drop/km
+0.05 m
Separation
0.4%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
VA26002BDS · Three Sisters Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
2 other maps for this race
Quality Score
Solid Pick441 year running
~255 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources · 13 photos
runners from 17 states
winner 1:17:01
typical high 81°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
62°
Afternoon (High)
81°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 255 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
255
Median time
2:36:27
Latest turnout
255
States
17
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Three Sisters Marathon?
The Three Sisters Marathon is held on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Where does the Three Sisters Marathon take place?
It takes place in Danville, Virginia.
What distances does the Three Sisters Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2M, 5K run.
Is the Three Sisters Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Three Sisters Marathon is a hilly, point to point course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Three Sisters Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 255 runners who have completed the Three Sisters Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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