How hilly is the Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon?
The Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon is described as flat.
Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 11:23/km
- Typical conditions
- 84/100
- Evidence depth
- 44 verified facts
4:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road, Trail
- Scenery
- Waterfront, Coastal, Riverside, City, Historic, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon route go?
The Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon route starts at Waterside Drive in front of Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk and finishes at Waterfront finish beside the Elizabeth River at Town Point Park. Underfoot, expect paved roads and the Elizabeth River Trail. It passes Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk, NEON District, historic neighborhoods and Old Dominion University campus. Mermaid-themed event ('Run with the Mermaids') with over 20 of Norfolk's iconic mermaid statues along the half marathon course.
What should runners know on race day for the Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon?
Running Etc. Pace Team pace groups available on race day for the half marathon.
Race character
Scenery
- Waterfront
- Coastal
- Riverside
- City
- Historic
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Festival
- Scenic Tour
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 1:06:06 (Brandon Lord)
- Women's course record
- 1:22:26 (Kris Lawrence)
- Field size
- Estimated 5,000-10,000 participants across the weekend
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Minimum age
- 12+
- Cut-off
- 4-hour course time limit (18:19 min/mile pace)
- Qualification status
- No qualifying time required; open Entry road half marathon (not a marathon Distance Boston qualifier)
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- Running Etc. Pace Team pace groups available on race day for the half marathon
- Expo / packet pickup
- Packet pickup at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Riverwalk Ballroom (777 Waterside Dr): Friday 2-7 PM, Saturday 6:45-7:45 AM and 11 AM-4 PM
- Race village
- No
- Medal
- Unique bottle opener finisher medal for all finishers
- Finisher tee
- Race / tech shirt provided to participants
Access and course status
- Start
- Waterside Drive in front of Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk
- Finish
- Waterfront finish beside the Elizabeth River at Town Point Park
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Paved roads and the Elizabeth River Trail
- Landmarks
- Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk, NEON District, historic neighborhoods, Old Dominion University campus, Elizabeth River Trail, Elizabeth River
- Notable features
- Mermaid-themed event ('Run with the Mermaids') with over 20 of Norfolk's iconic mermaid statues along the half marathon course
- post-race party at Town Point Park with food, beer and entertainment included with registration
- Over 20 mermaid statues along the course
- 'Teeny Tiny Tart Stop' serving pies at Mile 10
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 10°CTypical temperature
- 22 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 84Favourability /100