Holiday Half - Half Marathon
- Date Sun 14th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Annandale, Virginia
- Price $75.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the 2025 Holiday Half Marathon, taking place on Sunday, December 14th in the charming community of Annandale, Fairfax! This annual event, celebrating its 11th year, kicks off at 8:00 am at Wakefield Park and promises an unforgettable experience for runners of all levels. Participants can choose between the scenic Half Marathon and a new 4-mile race, both set against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Accotink.
The Half Marathon course features a delightful mix of paved, gravel, and dirt trails, meandering through the picturesque Annandale trail and around the serene lake. With plenty of hydration stations—four in total—runners will feel energized as they tackle the course. This year’s race highlights the stunning natural landscape while providing a supportive environment for all participants. Whether you're looking to achieve a personal best or simply enjoy a beautiful day outdoors, the Holiday Half Marathon is the perfect way to celebrate the season! Join us for a day of community spirit, health, and holiday cheer!
The Half Marathon course features a delightful mix of paved, gravel, and dirt trails, meandering through the picturesque Annandale trail and around the serene lake. With plenty of hydration stations—four in total—runners will feel energized as they tackle the course. This year’s race highlights the stunning natural landscape while providing a supportive environment for all participants. Whether you're looking to achieve a personal best or simply enjoy a beautiful day outdoors, the Holiday Half Marathon is the perfect way to celebrate the season! Join us for a day of community spirit, health, and holiday cheer!
Organiser's Description
The 2024 Holiday Half is back for the 11th year!
Sunday, December 14 at 8:00 am starting at Wakefield Park.
The Half Marathon will begin at 8:00 am,
This event runs through the the Annandale trail near and around Lake Accotink. The course will traverse primarily paved trails, some gravel and some dirt trails as well.
The Half Marathon course begins by turning right onto the CCT and heads towards Americana Park, after a small loop in the neighborhood they will head back towards the lake and run clockwise around the lake until they get to the Lake Accotink parking lots. Runners run through the parking lot to get back on the trail running towards Byron Park. There will be a short dog leg, taking runners under Old Keene Mill Rd, before they complete the loop around Byron Park, putting runners back on the trail heading back towards Lake Accotink. At the Lake runners will head towards the finish line by running counter clock wise around the Lake...returning the same way runners went out. There will be 4 waterstops along the way, with the opportunity to stop twice at most of them, the last waterstop will be roughly at mile 11.
NEW this year, the 4 miler will start and end at Lake Accotink Park!!!
Sunday, December 14 at 8:00 am starting at Wakefield Park.
The Half Marathon will begin at 8:00 am,
This event runs through the the Annandale trail near and around Lake Accotink. The course will traverse primarily paved trails, some gravel and some dirt trails as well.
The Half Marathon course begins by turning right onto the CCT and heads towards Americana Park, after a small loop in the neighborhood they will head back towards the lake and run clockwise around the lake until they get to the Lake Accotink parking lots. Runners run through the parking lot to get back on the trail running towards Byron Park. There will be a short dog leg, taking runners under Old Keene Mill Rd, before they complete the loop around Byron Park, putting runners back on the trail heading back towards Lake Accotink. At the Lake runners will head towards the finish line by running counter clock wise around the Lake...returning the same way runners went out. There will be 4 waterstops along the way, with the opportunity to stop twice at most of them, the last waterstop will be roughly at mile 11.
NEW this year, the 4 miler will start and end at Lake Accotink Park!!!
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8100 VA-620 (Braddock Rd), Annandale, 22003, VA, United States
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