Ashland Half Marathon & 5k
Ashland Half Marathon & 5k is a running race on August 29, 2026 in Ashland, VA, with entry fees from $35 to $70.
- Date
- August 29, 2026 (37 days to go)
- Price
- $35–$70
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
All aboard for summer's hottest half marathon & 5k!
If you’ve never been to Ashland, Virginia look no further than the Ashland Half Marathon & 5k to find yourself soaking in every ounce of the colorful town! Dubbed "The Center of the Universe", this quaint community has historic homes, a bustling downtown, and delicious restaurants and breweries. Each course promises an escape to small-town Virginia and the chance to run alongside a passing train. All aboard because this is one race you can’t miss!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ashland, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ashland, VA
Population
7,667
as of 2023
City Elevation
222 ft
Nearest Airport
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Ashland Half Marathon & 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
37
Days to train
- Race
- Ashland Half Marathon & 5k
- Date
- August 29, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Ashland Harvest Run/Walk 10K/5K
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Less than a mile away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Ashland than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Ashland Half Marathon & 5k
Aug 29, 2026