Newport News One City Half Marathon

A cool 41°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temps will climb significantly to 57°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Moderate winds around 13mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.

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The Half Marathon follows the second half of the Newport News One City Marathon course, a flat point-to-point run along the Virginia Peninsula. It starts at Menchville High School and passes parks, waterways and historic neighborhoods before finishing in downtown Newport News, home of Newport News Shipbuilding. The course is USATF-certified.

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Race weekend

Saturday, March 6

8:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)

Sunday, March 7

7:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

7:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

FAQ

When is the 2027 Newport News One City Half Marathon?

The 2027 Newport News One City Half Marathon will be held on Sunday March 7, 2027.

What is the time limit for the Newport News One City Half Marathon?

The time limit for the Newport News One City Half Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Newport News One City Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 59°F and a low of 41°F with a 8% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best half marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 11 years of data

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44°F

L:41° H:47°

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0 of 11 yrs

Wind7mph

Dew34°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Newport News One City Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	43°/53°	-	44°
2025 Newport News One City Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	29°/31°	-	7°
2024 Newport News One City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	45°/55°	-	47°
2023 Newport News One City Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2023	39°/50°	-	38°
2022 Newport News One City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	45°/50°	-	37°
2020 Newport News One City Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2020	29°/38°	-	17°
2019 Newport News One City Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2019	42°/45°	-	40°
2018 Newport News One City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	38°/43°	-	27°
2017 Newport News One City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	33°/33°	-	15°
2016 Newport News One City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2016	55°/65°	-	57°
2015 Newport News One City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	50°/57°	-	44°

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