Looking for the 2022 Virginia Site? Go to this link: OldDominionRacing.com/virginia-marathon
Race Description
The inaugural Virginia Marathon is coming to Virginia’s horse and wine country this November. Developed by Old Dominion Racing, this event will include both live/in-person racing and virtual racing. All in-person racers will have access to built-in virtual training as well. The live race is Saturday November, 6, 2021, kicking off in historic Middleburg. Land at Dulles International Airport in Loudoun County and within 30 minutes, arrive at this postcard-worthy town dating back to 1787. Travel along paved roads (some gravel) in Loudoun and Fauquier counties, enjoying scenic vistas, horse farms, rolling countryside and plenty of shade. Everyone starts and ends at The Hill School, which is minutes from Middleburg’s downtown streets filled with boutiques and locally-owned restaurants. Athletes seeking a greater challenge can opt for the full or Merikós to go up Bull Run Mountain (elevation gain of 2000+ ft in total) and back again!
Middleburg, VA is known as Virginia’s Horse and Hunt Capitol, but is also well known for vineyards, hiking, and mountain views.
What You Get
Live Option - starting at $45
All marathon finishers get a cozy Virginia Marathon blanket (available for purchase otherwise)
No 3rd Party registration fees
A voucher good for food and/or discounts at Restaurants, Breweries and Boutique stores in the beautiful Town of Middleburg (just 30 mins from NOVA)
Mouth-watering cinnamon rolls from Great Harvest Bread, Girl Scout cookies, snacks (available before and after the race)
You will be welcome to leave personal items at the Start/Finish area (coat check style).
Single-location drop bags will be provided for Marathon, Merikós, and Half Marathon participants (Biodegradable shopping bags - 22x12x6.5 Inches will be provided). You are welcome to bring your own drop bag.
This is only available to Marathon, Merikos and Half Marathon runners
Bull Run Rd Checkpoint:
For the Marathon this is at miles 5, 8, and 19
For the Merikos this is at miles 5, and 14
For the Half Marathon this is at miles 5, and 7
IMPORTANT - If you plan on having us move a drop bag to the Bull Run Rd Checkpoint YOU MUST have your drop bag given to the drop bag manager at packet pickup 20 minutes before your race starts.
Commemorative tech shirt
Finisher’s medal
Virtual training: free registration to your race’s virtual equivalent
Access to the https://raceIOT.io platform to help you prepare
Virtual Option - starting at $35 (Sept. 1 - Nov. 6th)
No 3rd Party registration fees
Use of the cutting edge virtual racing platform - https://raceIOT.io.
RaceIOT.io allows you to connect your Garmin, Strava, Polar, or FitBit account. Just save your activity on your device and it automagically populates on raceIOT.io. No fuss, no muss.
You are also welcome to manually put in your data.
Run your distance as often as you would like, from the day you register until the cutoff date (Nov. 6th, 2021 - 11:59:59pm). Only the best time submitted will be retained.
Commemorative tech shirt
Finisher’s medal
Registration Fees
Virginia Marathon - $120 (includes parking and food voucher)
Merikós (19.65 Miles) - $100 (includes parking and food voucher)
Half - $85 (includes parking and food voucher)
10k - $65 (includes food voucher)
5k - $45 (includes food voucher)
Parking - $10 per car; parking fee included with Full, Half or Merikós registrations.
Race-Day Registrations will be allowed (shirts might not be available on Race Day for late registration).
Prizes (Live)
Top three places for male and female overall and top male and female for the following age groups for each race:
< 15
15 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 29
30 - 34
35 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 - 54
55 - 59
60 - 64
65 - 69
70 - 74
75 - 79
80 - 84
85+
Prizes (Virtual)
Top three places for male and female overall for each race. Activities must be submitted through your device (manual entries will be allowed, but a manual entry cannot be a prize winner).
Raffle (Live Only)
We will be raffling great prizes, including:
Garmin GPS watch
Free registrations to future ODR races
ODR t-shirts, and more
Race Times
Virginia Marathon - 7:40am
Merikós - 8:40am
Half - 9:40am
10k - 10:30am
5k - 11:00am
Race Details
Start/Finish is by The Hill School’s Amphitheater (Google Maps Link).
The Hill School is 130 Madison St, Middleburg, VA 20117 (Google Maps Link)
Waterstands for the Marathon will be at the following distances: 1.55Mi, 3.1Mi, 5Mi, 9Mi, 13Mi, 16Mi, 19.65Mi, 23.1Mi, 24.65Mi
Other race water stands will be placed in respect to the above distances for their race.
We will be providing bottled water/gatorade at the waterstands and individually packaged snacks.
Bathrooms will be provided on the route and at the start/finish area.
Parking:
Parking can be found on the Hill School property. The property is large, but most of the parking is right next to the school's main buildings. There are several lots around the school.
This list is ordered by how close they are to the start/finish area
Also, we don't expect the need to use the Town Of Middleburg's Parking, but just in case we have received special permission to use their street parking and municipal parking lots. These are locations in town just a block or so away from The Hill School. If you do end up parking in Town, then to get to The Hill School there is a small footbridge connecting the Town to The Hill School's grounds at the end of PENDLETON ST (see blue arrow at the bottom of the image). (https://www.google.com/maps/dir//38.9670947,-77.7359082/@38.9672057,-77.7362488,169m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!4m1!3e2). Go across the footbridge and follow the signs to the Start/Finish area.
Here is an image that helps you find the correct locations to park. The 3 hour street parking will be enforced, but we are able to use the parking lots and other street parking (unlimited/8 hour parking).
Here is a copy of a Middleburg Walking Brochure (download brochure)
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will be on race day from 5:30am until your event starts at the race start (The Hill School).
Cause
10% of proceeds goes to the The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. This fund is a leader in supporting the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families. Begun in 2000 and established as an independent not-for-profit organization in 2003, the Fund has provided nearly $200 million in support for the families of military personnel lost in service to our nation, and for severely wounded military personnel and veterans. These efforts are funded entirely with donations from the public, and hundreds of thousands of individuals have contributed to the Fund.
Sponsors
Silver Level
Bronze Level
Participating Sponsors
These establishments are participating in the Virginia Marathon after-party!
Old Ox Brewery in Middleburg
Special Notes
Please note that we will require picture identification for adults in order for participants to receive their race packet (no id = no run). Participants 17 and under don't need to show an ID if they are accompanied by an adult who has a valid ID.
Even though this race is on an infrequently traveled set of roads. The roads are not closed to outside traffic. We will have police and signs to slow local traffic
Race Map
All routes depicted are the general path that the race will take. Due to technical restrictions from the mapping service, the distances reflected may not be calculated correctly by the mapping service. ODR will, however, measure and provide an enjoyable and accurate route.
Virginia Marathon (VAM) Route
(External Link to https://www.mapmyfitness.com/routes/view/2941339102)
VAM Merikós Route
(External link to https://www.mapmyfitness.com/routes/view/4095934717)
VAM Half Marathon Route
(External link to https://www.mapmyfitness.com/routes/view/4084397398)
VAM 10k Route
(External link to https://www.mapmyfitness.com/routes/view/4084417669)
VAM 5k Route
(External link to https://www.mapmyfitness.com/routes/view/4084421317)
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