Star City Half Marathon
Where the 2026 race is now
- RegistrationStatus not confirmed yet
- Race daySaturday, November 21, 2026
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
- Race day
- Nov 21, 2026 Saturday
- Distance
- 13.1 mi Half marathon
- Entry
- Not confirmed Check back soon
- Boston qualifier
- n/a
- Live tracking
- Race week Link posted when live
- Latest results
- None yet After race day
Quick facts
- Paved greenway out and back between River's Edge Park and Fallon Park, with short rises rather than a flat profile.
- Final leg of the Roanoke Valley Triple Crown, after the Blue Ridge Half and Race 13.1 Roanoke.
- Open entry with tiered pricing that climbs as race day gets closer, and a race-day option if it has not filled.
- Course support ends on a 15 minute per mile pace, which matters for walkers and back-of-pack runners.
Course
The route is an out and back on the Roanoke River Greenway, starting and finishing at River's Edge Park North and turning around near Fallon Park. The surface is paved path rather than closed road, so it runs smooth but narrow through the opening miles while the half and 10K fields are still stacked together. It is not pancake flat. Short rises and a few underpasses interrupt the rhythm, and the return leg tends to expose anyone who pushed the outbound half. Course support comes down on a 15 minute per mile pace.
Race-day weather
Late November in southwest Virginia usually means a cold start somewhere in the 30s and a finish in the 40s to low 50s. The greenway sits low along the river, so the early miles can feel damp and shaded until the sun clears the ridges. Gloves and a throwaway layer are the normal call.
About the Star City Half Marathon
Virginia Amateur Sports has kept this race on the late season calendar long enough that it is now the oldest half marathon in the Roanoke Valley. It closes the Roanoke Valley Triple Crown behind the Blue Ridge Half and Race 13.1 Roanoke, and it draws a regional field rather than a destination one. Runners come for a timed 13.1 with no lottery, no travel weekend, and a start line ten minutes from downtown.
Past Star City Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, November 21, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Star City Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Star City Half Marathon?
The 2026 Star City Half Marathon is on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
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