Petersburg Half Marathon & 5k - 2025

Saturday, April 6, 2024 Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Petersburg, Virginia
3 races
5km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 14th Annual Petersburg Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in the historic city of Petersburg, Virginia! This vibrant event invites runners of all levels to embark on a scenic journey through the picturesque vistas of Old Towne Petersburg, featuring captivating rural landscapes and iconic landmarks such as Blandford Cemetery and Trapezium House.

As the host race for the 2025 NIRCA Half Marathon National Championship, this is a unique opportunity for alumni from colleges and universities across the nation to unite in friendly competition. Join fellow participants for a memorable day filled with history, camaraderie, and the thrill of racing. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or just looking to enjoy the spirit of the event, the Petersburg Half Marathon & 5K promises an unforgettable atmosphere. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this USATF sanctioned championship—register today and lace up your running shoes for an unforgettable adventure!

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  • 5k

    7:00 AM EDT

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  • Half Marathon

    7:30 AM EDT

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  • Kids Fun Run

    8:00 AM EDT

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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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