Fredericksburg Blue and Gray Half Marathon
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Fredericksburg Blue and Gray Half Marathon
The Fredericksburg Blue and Gray Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, December 6, 2026, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The USATF-certified course starts and finishes at Old Mill Park along the banks of the Rappahannock River and runs primarily on a wide paved path through the residential area of downtown Fredericksburg. The route is mostly flat, with a sustained uphill beginning at mile 5 and a downhill section around mile 9.
This year marks the 26th running of the event. All finishers receive a race medal; registrants who sign up by November 15, 2026, are eligible for a long-sleeve technical race shirt. Dogs and strollers are not permitted. Registration is online only. The half marathon has a 3.5 hour time limit.
Aid stations are located at miles 2.5, 4, 6.4, 8.8, 10.5, and 11.8, with cups of water and/or Gatorade provided. Porta potties are available at miles 2.5, 3.0, 7.5, 10.5, and 11.8.
Packet pickup is available on December 3 and December 5 at DICK'S Sporting Goods on Spotsylvania Mall Drive, and on race day at Old Mill Park. The race is the 12th and final event in the 2026 FARC Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix Race Series; Fredericksburg Area Running Club members receive a $5 discount at checkout.
Awards include cash prizes for the top three overall men and women and for masters, age-group awards by chip time, and course-record bonuses for exceptionally fast finishes. No refunds or deferrals are offered; a request to have a race packet mailed may be submitted by November 27, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
