Charlottesville Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming trend ahead
Runners will face a temperature rise from 47°F at the start to 61°F by the finish. Light winds from the SW will shift to headwinds during key segments, particularly between miles 6 and 12, and again from miles 15 to 17. With humidity at 57%, adjusting pace conservatively in the beginning is advised to maintain energy for the rolling course's challenging climbs and descents.
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Race Info
The Charlottesville Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K start and finish at Market Street Park in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. The USATF-certified course (VA26008RT) runs about 65% road and 35% paved bike path along the Rivanna River through Charlottesville neighborhoods, with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Monticello. The course stays open to traffic, mile markers are placed every 5 miles, and spectator access is limited along parts of the route. Marathon finishing fields have run in the 140-180 range in recent years; organizers describe it as a boutique event rather than a large marathon. Source
