Harrisonburg Half Marathon
Fully paved Shenandoah Valley half from Westover Park through city parks, golf course paths and neighborhoods, with a two-leg relay on the same route.
Every link above goes to the race, its timing provider, or an official registration partner. Last checked July 28, 2026.
Quick facts
- USATF certified and fully paved, with no trail or gravel sections.
- Recent fields have topped 500 finishers, large for a valley half.
- Two-person relay splits the course at 7 miles and 6.1 miles.
- Four hour course limit with wave starts from Westover Park.
2026 Harrisonburg Half Marathon registration
Registration for the 2026 Harrisonburg Half Marathon runs through the official registration page at runsignup.com.
About the Harrisonburg Half Marathon
VA Momentum built this race around the Friendly City Trail network, and it has grown into one of the larger autumn halves in the Shenandoah Valley. Fields have run past five hundred finishers, which is unusual for a city this size and makes the later miles less lonely than most valley races.
Course
The certified route starts at Westover Park and stays on pavement the whole way, linking parks, golf course paths and residential streets. Wave starts begin shortly after seven, and the four hour limit is generous. Relay teams split it at seven miles and 6.1 miles.
Race-day weather
Early October in the valley usually means a cold, still start and a comfortable finish. Fog in the low sections is common, and the temperature swing across the morning is often larger than runners plan for.
Past Harrisonburg Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, October 3, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Harrisonburg Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Harrisonburg Half Marathon?
The 2026 Harrisonburg Half Marathon is on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
How do I register for the Harrisonburg Half Marathon?
Register for the Harrisonburg Half Marathon through the official registration link: marathonscout.com/go/harrisonburg-half-marathon/register. It opens the race registration page at runsignup.com.
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