Ashland Half Marathon

Ashland, VA, USA · August 29, 2026

67°·83° high·Light·Dry

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Runners will face a warm start at 68°F, rising to a high of 84°F. Humidity will be high at 81% with a dew point of 68°F, making conditions feel more challenging. Runners should consider starting conservatively and increasing hydration frequency to maintain performance as temperatures rise.

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The Ashland Half Marathon & 5K runs through Ashland, Virginia, a small town north of Richmond nicknamed The Center of the Universe. The course starts and finishes on the campus of Randolph-Macon College and loops through Hanover County farmland before returning through Ashland historic railroad district, close enough to the tracks that runners sometimes pass a moving train along the way. Sports Backers and the Richmond Road Runners Club organize the race, which ran for over a decade as the Patrick Henry Half Marathon before its 2021 rename. The weekend also includes a 5K and virtual versions of both distances.

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When is the 2026 Ashland Half Marathon?

The 2026 Ashland Half Marathon will be held on Saturday August 29, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Ashland Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 85°F and a low of 67°F with a 5% chance of rain.

What is the elevation profile of the Ashland Half Marathon?

The Ashland Half Marathon has 378ft of total elevation gain. View the interactive course map above for a detailed elevation profile.

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Based on 5 years of data

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87°F

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Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Ashland Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	61°/80°	-	60°
2024 Ashland Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	58°/83°	-	56°
2023 Ashland Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	76°/92°	-	70°
2022 Ashland Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	70°/89°	-	70°
2021 Ashland Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2021	72°/93°	-	73°

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