Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon
Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon race day weather
Warm start, steady winds
Runners will face temperatures starting at 66°F and peaking at 68°F, with average humidity at 49% and a dew point of 47°F. Winds will be coming from the SW at 15 mph, with gusts up to 22 mph. Runners should consider starting conservatively to manage the warmth and utilize the steady winds for pacing.
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Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon route and elevation
The Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon course has about 530 ft (162 m) of climbing and 530 ft (162 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is hillier than 73% of the half marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 10, with 91 ft (28 m) of climbing and a 1.3% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 1.4 to 2.5: climbs about 60 ft (19 m).
- Miles 5 to 6: climbs about 65 ft (19 m).
- Miles 9.1 to 10.6: climbs about 110 ft (34 m).
What the hills cost
- 1:45 on a flat course is about 1:45:45 here (45 seconds slower).
- 2:00 on a flat course is about 2:00:50 here (50 seconds slower).
- 2:15 on a flat course is about 2:15:55 here (55 seconds slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 1:45, 2:00 or 2:15 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 1:45 | 2:00 | 2:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 ft | 43 ft | 7:53 | 9:00 | 10:08 |
| 2 | 45 ft | 28 ft | 8:05 | 9:15 | 10:24 |
| 3 | 29 ft | 54 ft | 7:51 | 8:58 | 10:06 |
| 4 | 25 ft | 90 ft | 7:42 | 8:49 | 9:54 |
| 5 | 52 ft | 58 ft | 7:56 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 6 | 66 ft | 16 ft | 8:21 | 9:33 | 10:45 |
| 7 | 38 ft | 37 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 8 | 22 ft | 53 ft | 7:50 | 8:56 | 10:04 |
| 9 | 51 ft | 66 ft | 7:54 | 9:01 | 10:08 |
| 10 | 91 ft | 20 ft | 8:33 | 9:47 | 11:00 |
| 11 | 49 ft | 33 ft | 8:04 | 9:14 | 10:23 |
| 12 | 31 ft | 45 ft | 7:54 | 9:01 | 10:09 |
| 13 | 34 ft | 29 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:17 |
| Last 0.1 | 12 ft | 0 ft | 1:00 | 1:08 | 1:16 |
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About the Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon
The race starts and finishes in bucolic Loudoun Wine Country. This scenic, tree-laden course runs on historic byways, passing vineyards, farms, ranches and estates along the way. The perfect location for hosting the post-race Wine & Music Festival, presented by the Loudoun Wineries Association. Come experience the race of a lifetime as we welcome you to Virginia and DC’s Wine Country! Source
