Virginia Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps, warming through the race
Mild 51°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 66°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.
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Race Info
The Half Marathon covers 13.1 miles of paved and gravel roads around Middleburg, in Virginia's horse and wine country. The route starts and finishes at The Hill School and passes horse farms and open vistas through the rolling countryside of Loudoun and Fauquier counties. It stays off Bull Run Mountain, which only the Marathon and Merikos climb.
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Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 | | 48°/56° | - | 48° | |
2025 |  | 35°/42° | - | 25° | |
2024 | | 32°/37° | - | 20° | |
2022 |  | 43°/45° | - | 32° | |
2021 | | 38°/52° | - | 40° |