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Virginia Creeper Marathon

Abingdon, VA
Sunday, April 6, 2025

  5 Stars from 1 Reviews

Description

The Virginia Creeper Marathon follows an out-and-back first two miles on gently rolling Watauga Road, the rest of the race is run on the Virginia Creeper Trail, a former railroad bed.

One of the two out-and-back segments on the Trail is repeated, as is a short portion of the other segment. Runners pass the start/finish area at 2, 9, 18 and 25 miles.

The Trail is flat to gentle grade, with (except for the occasional wooden trestle) a soft running surface.



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Race Information

Race Dates

2025: Sunday, April 6, 2025
2024: Sunday, April 7, 2024


Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Out and Back
Surface: Trail

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 50°F (10°C)
Average High: 62°F (16°C)
Average Low: 38° F (3°C)



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Race Size

2024: 65 Finishers
2023: 71 Finishers
2022: 50 Finishers
2021: 76 Finishers
2020: 66 Finishers
2019: 71 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2024: 13.9%
2023: N/A
2022: 10%
2021: 4%
2020: 9.1%
2019: 4.2%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No




How does the Virginia Creeper Marathon Rank?


The Virginia Creeper Marathon was the 412th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 438th largest in 2022.

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Virginia Creeper Marathon Elevation Chart


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Recent Virginia Creeper Marathon Reviews

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KM's review of 2014 Virginia Creeper Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

This is a well run and very small race. 24 miles are run on the Virginia Creeper trail, a soft surface away from traffic. The surrounding landscape is beautiful. Food after the race consisted of bananas and Rice Krispies treats.


Race Tips

The trail has a slight incline in each direction. You will run a very slight uphill for several miles at a time, followed by a very slight downhill for several miles. The incline is almost imperceptible. The race passes the start/finish area several times, which makes it easy to shed clothes in a safe place. You can pick up the clothes later. The surface is called a trail, but there are no roots or rocks to speak of. It is hard packed something, but it is softer than asphalt and wide enough for runners to travel three abreast. Aid stations are not staffed by many people. One aid station I passed was staffed by one person (on my way out) and by nobody at all (on my way back). The day I ran was cold, with temperatures in the 30s and a wind chill in the 20s throughout the race. Typically, the weather in this region is warmer than that in late March.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Race is held approximately two miles from an exit on I-81 where there are several hotels and restaurants. A higher class of restaurant can be located on and near Main Street in Abingdon. Parking is at a school one mile from the start line. Runners are shuttled to the start.