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The Virginia Marathon goes through Virginia’s horse and wine country. Developed by Old Dominion Racing, this event will include both live/in-person racing. The live race kicks 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 Marathon or Merikós to go up Bull Run Mountain (elevation gain of 3000+ ft in total) and back again!
Packet Pickup:
Beat the long lines race morning and pickup up your bib and more at =PR= Run and Walk in Leesburg (1601 Village Market Blvd. SE, Unit 120, Leesburg, VA 20175 on Saturday, March 21 from 12pm-4pm.
Also on race day from 6:30am until your event starts at The Hill School (Compression socks available for purchase at race day packet pickup).
It was the second most beautiful course I’ve ever run, the first being the Yorkshireman in the UK, so hard to compete with. Packet pickup was seamless, the volunteers were kind, enthusiastic, friendly and helpful. The course was well marked, and the perfect kind of challenge. There were plenty of porta-potties. The TShirts are cute, and the blanket is a great piece of swag. Well done! I can’t wait to run it (hiking those hills) again.
— H. Kelly
The 2026 Historic Waterford Trail Run/Walk is a perfect outdoor adventure located in beautiful Western Loudoun County, just under an hour from DC. Bring your family and friends to experience a 5K, 10K and Fun Run through scenic trails, paved and gravel roads, vineyards, and the historic streets of Waterford, Virginia. Spend some time enjoying the beauty of an early 19th Century American village with sweeping vistas of rural landscapes and farms, historic buildings and the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains. The trails are rustic so you many encounter a little mud, but that is half the fun!
Proceeds from the race will benefit the Waterford Foundation!
Join us Saturday, May 9 for a 5K, 10K & Fun Run
The fun starts at 8:30 am.
Fee Structure:
5K
Through April 9: $35
April 10-May 8: $40
May 9-Race Day: $45
10K
Through April 9: $45
April 10-May 8: $50
May 9-Race Day: $55
Fun Run
$20 for everyone!
Trailblazers
$180 - Registration for the Trailblazer group will start on or after March 9. Group leaders will give Trailblazers a coupon code for student runners.
Virtual 5K
Through April 9: $35
April 10-May 9: $40
Virtual 10K
Through April 9: $45
April 10-May 9: $50
Packets for Virtual Participants will be shipped after the race date.
Event Information:
10K Trail Run begins at 8:30 am. The course is on trails, fields, unpaved roads, and paved roads. You will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the race.
5K Trail Run/Walk begins at 8:40 am. The course is on trails, fields, unpaved, and paved roads.
Kids' Fun Run begins at 10:00 am. The Kids' Fun Run is approximately 1 mile. Each child who finishes will get a fun run medal. Parents are welcome to run with their children without registering separately.
Awards for the 5K and 10K will start approximately 9:30 am. The top 3 overall male and female finishers will receive an award. The top 3 male and female 11&Under finishers will also receive an award.
SWAG: All 5K and 10K participates will receive a commemorative race t-shirt and finisher medal. Please register by April 15 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Packet pick up will be at =PR= Run and Walk Leesburg (1601 Village Market Blvd. SE, Unit 120, Leesburg, VA 20175) on Thursday, May 7 from 5:00-7:00 pm, then at The Waterford Mill (40105 Main St. Waterford, VA 20197) on Friday, May 8 from 4:00-6:00 pm, then again on race day, May 9 starting at 7:30 am.