Three Sisters Marathon
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Three Sisters Marathon Weekend, Danville, Virginia, September 11 and 12, 2026
The Three Sisters Marathon Weekend includes a Boston qualifying marathon, a half marathon, a 5K and relay options. Races start in Danville's River District and finish at Riverfront Park along the Dan River.
Distances and formats include:
- 5K out-and-back along the Riverwalk Trail at Riverfront Park.
- Half Marathon 13.1 miles, USATF certified, two loops.
- Full Marathon 26.2 miles, USATF certified, four loops.
- Half Marathon Relay two runners share the half marathon distance.
- Full Marathon Relay teams up to four runners share the full marathon distance.
Relays split the course into segments so teams can complete the same certified route. The marathon is an official Boston Qualifier. Assisted runners start ahead of standard entrants. The event is capped at 2,000 participants and uses a six-hour course time limit.
Aid stations are placed approximately every two miles on the half and full marathon routes and will provide water, electrolyte drinks, and snacks. The 5K is staged from Riverfront Park at 100 Memorial Drive and follows the Riverwalk Trail beside the Dan River.
Race weekend concludes at Riverfront Park with music, food trucks, site amenities, and access to park features such as a playground, sprayground, seating, restrooms, and the Riverwalk Trail. Prize purses are listed for top finishers in male and female divisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
