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Ashland Half Marathon & 5k

Name: Ashland Half Marathon & 5k
Start: 2026-08-29T11:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-29T04:00:00.000Z
Location: Ashland, VA

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Half Marathon · 5K

Aug 29, 2026 • 7:00 AM EDTAshland, Virginia, US

On our calendar since Mar 2017

Virginia 5K

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All aboard for summer's hottest half marathon & 5k!

If you’ve never been to Ashland, Virginia look no further than the Ashland Half Marathon & 5k to find yourself soaking in every ounce of the colorful town! Dubbed "The Center of the Universe", this quaint community has historic homes, a bustling downtown, and delicious restaurants and breweries. Each course promises an escape to small-town Virginia and the chance to run alongside a passing train. All aboard because this is one race you can’t miss!

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