Virginia Creeper Marathon
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Event Overview
The Virginia Creeper Marathon is a low-key, single-distance event run entirely on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia. The event takes place on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Course Description
The race uses a single marathon distance. The course consists of two out-and-back segments on the flat-to-gently-graded Virginia Creeper Trail, a converted railroad bed with a soft running surface and occasional wooden trestles.
The start and finish are near the Abingdon Trailhead at the junction of Green Springs Road and the trail. Key turnarounds are located approximately one mile south of the Alvarado Station Trailhead, approximately 0.1 miles south of the Abingdon Trailhead, and at the Watauga Trailhead. Runners pass the Watauga Trailhead three times and the Alvarado Station Trailhead twice, which are noted as accessible points for spectators.
Event Details
Aid stations are located approximately every 3 to 3.5 miles, and the finish line provides water, sports drink, refreshments, and homemade goodies. The course is USATF certified and is a valid qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
All participants receive a race memento. Awards are given to the top overall male and female finishers and to the top male and female finisher in each of the following age groups: 29-under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
