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Virginia Creeper Marathon

Abingdon, VA
Sunday, April 4, 2027


  5 Stars from 1 Reviews

Course 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

2027: Sunday, April 4, 2027
2026: Sunday, April 12, 2026

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)

PR Score & Course Score

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Course Score: Request Score

Race Size

2026: 68 Finishers
2025: 62 Finishers
2024: 65 Finishers
2023: 71 Finishers
2022: 50 Finishers
2021: 76 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: 2.9%
2025: 0%
2024: 13.9%
2023: N/A
2022: 10%
2021: 4%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No




Virginia Creeper Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Virginia Creeper Marathon was the 441st largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 419th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 2.9% of Virginia Creeper Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, no finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Virginia Creeper Marathon ranked 449th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 171st so far in 2026. In Virginia, it ranked 12th in 2025 and 4th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Virginia Creeper Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.

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Race Reviews


5.0
Based on 1 reviews
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Full 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.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

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.
Reviewed by KM About 2014