Charlottesville Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Charlottesville Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Charlottesville Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Charlottesville Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 8:32/km
- Typical conditions
- 90/100
- Evidence depth
- 35 verified facts
6:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Charlottesville Marathon?
The Charlottesville Marathon is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 610 m.
Where does the Charlottesville Marathon route go?
The Charlottesville Marathon route starts at Market Street Park, Downtown Charlottesville, Virginia and finishes at Downtown Charlottesville (start and finish at the same location). Underfoot, expect paved throughout; a mix of quiet roads (approximately 65%) and paved bike paths (approximately 35%). It passes Rivanna River, Downtown Charlottesville and historic Charlottesville neighborhoods. Rolling course with several hills.
What should runners know on race day for the Charlottesville Marathon?
12. Chip-timed using the MyLaps timing system.
Race character
Scenery
- Riverside
- City
- Historic
- Waterfront
- Countryside
- Vineyard
- Coastal
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Mixed
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 610 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Small, boutique event with a limited field
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 6 hours (strictly enforced)
- Qualification status
- Reported as a Boston Marathon qualifying course; the organiser notes USATF certification was pending and planned to be complete by the 2026 event.
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 12
- Medal
- Each finisher of the Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K receives a race medal.
Access and course status
- Start
- Market Street Park, Downtown Charlottesville, Virginia
- Finish
- Downtown Charlottesville (start and finish at the same location)
Course facts
- Course type
- Out And Back
- Surface
- Paved throughout; a mix of quiet roads (approximately 65%) and paved bike paths (approximately 35%).
- Landmarks
- Rivanna River, Downtown Charlottesville, historic Charlottesville neighborhoods
- Notable features
- Voted one of the Top Ten Best New Marathons in the USA by Runner's World and a top destination marathon by The New York Times
- voted one of the most scenic on the East Coast
- Chip-timed using the MyLaps timing system
- Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K all start at 7:00 AM
- Kids K starts at 8:00 AM. Awards: 8K at 8:30 AM, Half Marathon at 10 AM, Marathon at 11 AM
- Rolling course with several hills
- runs from downtown Charlottesville out along the Rivanna River and through historic and scenic neighborhoods
- Aid stations provide Gatorade, water and gels throughout the course, with port-a-potties at stations
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 12°CTypical temperature
- 17 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 90Favourability /100