Holiday Half - Half Marathon
- Date Sun 14th December 2025
- Location Annandale, Virginia
- Price $81.25
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the highly anticipated Holiday Half - Half Marathon on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in beautiful Annandale, Fairfax! This festive event marks its 11th year and promises an exhilarating experience for runners of all levels. Kicking off at 8:00 am from Wakefield Park, participants will embark on a scenic half marathon course that winds through the picturesque Annandale trail and around the serene Lake Accotink.
Runners will enjoy a mix of paved, gravel, and dirt trails while savoring the sights of nature. With four well-placed water stops along the route, hydration is easily accessible to keep your spirits high. New this year, a 4-mile race will also take place, starting and ending at Lake Accotink Park, making it a perfect option for those looking for a shorter challenge. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just looking to soak up the festive atmosphere, the Holiday Half is the perfect way to celebrate the season! Don’t miss out on this exciting event, and be sure to check your email for updates as race day approaches!
Runners will enjoy a mix of paved, gravel, and dirt trails while savoring the sights of nature. With four well-placed water stops along the route, hydration is easily accessible to keep your spirits high. New this year, a 4-mile race will also take place, starting and ending at Lake Accotink Park, making it a perfect option for those looking for a shorter challenge. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just looking to soak up the festive atmosphere, the Holiday Half is the perfect way to celebrate the season! Don’t miss out on this exciting event, and be sure to check your email for updates as race day approaches!
Organiser's Description
PACKET PICKUP IS READY! STOP IN FOR YOUR BIB, SWEATSHIRT, AND MEDAL. WE ARE KEEPING AN EYE ON THE WINTER WEATHER, BUT FOR NOW WE ARE PLANNING TO SEE YOU SUNDAY MORNING. IF ANYTHING CHANGES, WE WILL BE SURE TO KEEP YOU POSTED. KEEP AN EYE OPEN FOR EMAIL UPDATES!
PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION.
PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION [https://www.prraces.com/holidayhalf/packet-pick-up/]
The 2025 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!!!
PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION.
PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION [https://www.prraces.com/holidayhalf/packet-pick-up/]
The 2025 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!!!
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $6.25 Fee & Full Zip Sweatshirt
$81.25
CLOSED -
Half Marathon - Virtual
Incl. $6.25 Fee & Full Zip Sweatshirt
$81.25
CLOSED
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8100 VA-620 (Braddock Rd), Annandale, 22003, VA, United States
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