Newport News One City Marathon
Updated
Saturday, March 6, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Newport News (2400 Washington Avenue). Distances: 1.15 miles, 5K, Half marathon (Sun), 16.2 miles, Marathon (Sun), 29.4 miles. Entry from $20 to $165; the 5K goes from $45 to $50 after December 14.
Course and race notes
Now in its 13th year, the Newport News One City Marathon is a great point-to-point marathon option located in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.
This course is known for its fast times and a high percentage of Boston Qualifying times.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, March 6
To Sunday, March 7, 2027 · in 119 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
2400 Washington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23606
Area: Newport News, Hampton & Williamsburg, Hampton Roads
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1.15 miles · Sat Mar 65K · Sat Mar 6Half marathon · Sun Mar 716.2 miles · Sat Mar 6Marathon · Sun Mar 729.4 miles · Sat Mar 6
Price
$20 to $165
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Dec 14 (in 37 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Mar 7 (in 120 days)
Opened Mar 4, 2026
Race day in Newport News
Weather
56° / 35°F
Typical high and low for March 6, with a 33% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Newport News Intl Airport, VA (4.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:31 AM – 6:04 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Mar 5
Where to stay
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