Virginia Creeper Marathon
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Virginia Creeper Marathon : April 12, 2026
The Virginia Creeper Marathon is a marathon-length event held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Abingdon, Virginia. The race start and finish are at the Virginia Creeper Trail - Abingdon Trailhead, 300 Green Spring Road, Abingdon, VA 24201. The event is described as low-key and low-frills; amenities are minimal but all participants receive a race memento. The listed entry price for the event is $15. Awards are given to the top male and female finishers and to the top finisher (male and female) in each age group: 29-under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+.
Course and race support
The course is run entirely on the Virginia Creeper Trail, a former railroad bed with a soft running surface and occasional wooden trestles. The trail is described as flat to gentle grade. The marathon uses two out-and-back segments with turnarounds noted near the Alvarado Station Trailhead, the Abingdon Trailhead, and the Watauga Trailhead. Runners pass the Watauga Trailhead at approximately miles 3.6, 15.6, and 22.6, and the Alvarado Station Trailhead at approximately miles 8.5 and 10.7; those trailheads have car parking access. Aid stations are placed every 3 to 3.5 miles; the aid stations and the finish line provide water, sports drink, refreshments, and homemade goodies. The course is USATF certified and meets requirements for Boston Marathon qualifiers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.