Kick off your long-distance running season with this early season half marathon. This race will make a great weekend getaway! The Luray Half Marathon (13.1 mile) run and 5K (3.1 mile) run will start and end in downtown Luray, Virginia. The course, designed by local runners for runners, promises to …
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Kick off your long-distance running season with this early season half marathon. This race will make a great weekend getaway!
The Luray Half Marathon (13.1 mile) run and 5K (3.1 mile) run will start and end in downtown Luray, Virginia. The course, designed by local runners for runners, promises to deliver a landscape in favor of both the beginner and experienced runner. The half marathon course features a fully paved surface from start to finish (no grass, no gravel, no off road) with rolling hills and a fast final six miles to the finish. It will include individual or two-person relay team. The two-person relay team will average about 10K distance. The 5K will start and finish at the same location as the half marathon.
There will be an after-party immediately following at Hawksbill Brewing Co., conveniently located at the race finish. The Luray area will deliver a great weekend getaway with its small-town charm, incredible views of the Shenandoah mountains, fun dining experiences, a local brewery and wine shop, and great activities for the entire family to enjoy.
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Still the most scenic race I've done!
Mostly mild hills, a couple of doozies. AMAZING Virginia scenery along the way, including cows! Not a big party scene at the finish line but for some races that's preferred. … MORE
Mostly mild hills, a couple of doozies. AMAZING Virginia scenery along the way, including cows! Not a big party scene at the finish line but for some races that’s preferred. Having this race in October vs September was nice…lots and lots of fall foliage to admire on the mountain!
Well organized small town race
Luray pronounced Loo-day is a small quaint town in VA. The race is small around 150 runners with a mix of local and out of towners (50 starts). The race … MORE
Luray pronounced Loo-day is a small quaint town in VA. The race is small around 150 runners with a mix of local and out of towners (50 starts). The race was well organized. It has a gun start so if you’re set on a PR, seed yourself up front. The half course is hilly but there are stretches of downhill that help with your overall time. The course was well marked with marshals along the way. I was concerned about running on open roads but felt comfortable. There was only one spot where I stopped because a horse trailer and a pickup were on the same road at the same time. The roads were in great condition too, I don’t recall any pot holes.
The hawksbill Brewery was a great host. The beer selection was good and they offer a homemade nonalcoholic root beer. The race provided pizza, banana, cookies granola bars and water, etc at the end. There was a food bank too if you wanted to purchase something else. The medal and shirt were good quality and pretty. We also got a pair of socks too. We were visiting and took a local’s suggestion to visit the Luray Caverns. It was absolutely worth the price of admission. Luray does not have any really big hotels so if you’re considering this race as a destination race start looking for lodging early.
Challenging course HILLS
You need to love climbing to run this one. Lots of elevation gain over this 13.1 mile course. Good event with good swag. It’s a small event 200 participants is … MORE
You need to love climbing to run this one. Lots of elevation gain over this 13.1 mile course. Good event with good swag. It’s a small event 200 participants is the cap.
Views, cows & cats!!
This was the most scenic, beautiful race I've ever ran! I'm sure my time would have been much better but I just HAD to stop and say hello to all … MORE
This was the most scenic, beautiful race I’ve ever ran! I’m sure my time would have been much better but I just HAD to stop and say hello to all the cows and stray kitties along the way. I thought the hills were minimal and none were excruciating. A lot of nice, flat pavement dominated the race. Was overcast so not too hot, great communication from organizers and well run start and finish. This will be my annual September run going forward!