Petersburg Half Marathon & 5k - 2025

Saturday, April 5, 2025 Past event
7:15 AM EDT
Petersburg, Virginia
$11.60–$80.50 · 3 races
1km, 5km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 14th annual Petersburg Half Marathon & 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, in the charming city of Petersburg, Virginia! This exciting event invites runners of all levels to embark on a historic journey through the picturesque vistas of Old Towne Petersburg. Participants will enjoy a scenic course that showcases the area's rich heritage, including the tranquil Blandford Cemetery, the iconic Trapezium House, and the significant Underground Railroad homes, culminating in a vibrant tour of Pocahontas Island.

This year, the Petersburg Half Marathon & 5K proudly hosts the 2025 NIRCA Half Marathon National Championship, bringing together collegiate runners from across the nation for a day of camaraderie and competition. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just looking to soak in the atmosphere, this USATF sanctioned event promises a unique experience. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of a race that celebrates both history and community. Register today and join us for an unforgettable day of running!

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Races

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:15 AM EDT

    $80.50

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  • 5k

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:30 AM EDT

    $43.40

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  • Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    1K Kids Run

    10:30 AM EDT

    $11.60

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Organiser's description

EMBARK ON A HISTORIC JOURNEY: RUN WITH US IN THE 14TH ANNUAL PETERSBURG HALF MARATHON & 5K! EXPERIENCE PICTURESQUE VISTAS OF OLD TOWNE PETERSBURG, RURAL LANDSCAPES, BLANDFORD CEMETERY, UNDERGROUND RAILROAD HOMES, TRAPEZIUM HOUSE, AND POCAHONTAS ISLAND. JOIN OUR RUNNING CITY TOUR THROUGH PETERSBURG'S MOST ICONIC HISTORICAL LANDMARKS.

THE PETERSBURG HALF MARATHON & 5K IS EXCITED TO SERVE AS THE HOST RACE FOR THE 2025 NIRCA HALF MARATHON NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. NIRCA PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE RACE OVERALL AWARDS CATEGORY, OR AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR THE PETERSBURG HALF MARATHON & 5K PARTICIPANTS.

WE EAGERLY ANTICIPATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WITNESS ALUMNI FROM COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ACROSS ALL NCAA DIVISIONS COME TOGETHER FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT. ITS A UNIQUE CHANCE TO SEE REPRESENTATION FROM INSTITUTIONS ACROSS THE NATION CONVERGE IN ONE RACE.

DONT MISS OUT ON THIS CHANCE TO BE A PART OF A USATF SANCTIONED NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! REGISTER TODAY TO JOIN US!

THE NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE RUNNING CLUB ASSOCIATION (NIRCA) IS THE GOVERNING BODY AND CENTRAL POINT OF COMMUNICATION FOR THE COLLEGE RUNNING COMMUNITY. THE GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION PROMOTES NETWORKING AND FRIENDLY COMPETITION AMONGST COLLEGIATE RUNNING, CROSS COUNTRY, AND TRACK CLUBS. NIRCA COORDINATES MANY EVENTS, INCLUDING A FALL CROSS COUNTRY SEASON, CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES, ROAD AND TRACK NATIONALS, AND ALL-CLUB CONFERENCES.

Location

Union Station, 103 River St, Petersburg, 23803, VA, United States

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