Rivanna Greenbelt Marathon and Half Marathon
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UPCOMING DATES
  • Sunday, December 3, 2023 @ 7:30AM
  • Sunday, February 18, 2024 @ 7:30AM
  • Sunday, September 8, 2024 @ 6:30AM

We are currently debating additional offerings in the future. Please sign up for our email list and let us know your preferences!

THE MARATHON COURSE
The Rivanna Greenbelt Marathon is a Boston Qualifier, officially certified by the USATF (VA14004TR). The course is 6.5 "loops" of the fairly flat 4-mile out-and-back trail beginning at Riverview Park and following along the river on the Rivanna Greenbelt Trail.

THE HALF MARATHON COURSE
The half is the same as the marathon except it is 3.25 "loops" of the 4-mile out-and-back trail and the final turnaround is .55 miles from the start/finish.
The half course is NOT certified. 

TIME LIMIT
In the past we’ve had either a 4 hour or 5.5 hour time limit on the course. We are currently debating what the time limit will be for future races.


WHO IS CONEY?
Learn more about our mascot, Coney! 

DIRECTIONS
Google Map Directions to Riverview Park
(end of Chesapeake St & Riverside Ave)


Riverview Park, 298 Riverside Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902

FROM I-64: Take Route 20 North to Monticello Avenue to right on Avon Street to right on Market Street to left on Riverside Avenue to Riverview Park.

FROM 250 BYPASS: Take East High Street to left on Meade Avenue to left on East Market Street to left on Riverside Avenue to Riverview Park


PARK & TRAIL INFORMATION
Riverview Park
Rivanna Greenbelt Trail


TRAVEL & LOCAL RESOURCES
HOTELS & DINING
Trail Information
Visit Charlottesville
Local Training Maps

BENEFICIARIES
Rivanna Trails Foundation

The mission of the Rivanna Trails Foundation is to promote, create, and protect pathways, trails, and greenways in the Rivanna River Watershed that connect communities and people to one another and to nature.
We are a volunteer organization supported solely by tax-deductible contributions, and believe that community-wide trails serve as a resource for nature-related recreation, environmental education, and human-powered transportation.

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is changing the lives of children with cancer by funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer.

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REVIEWS
Participants & Volunteers

2022 FINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Runners & Volunteers
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CHALK THE WALK
I can do hard things.
I can. I will.
I’m loving this challenge.
I am strong.
Fearless and free.
Today I can do this, one step at a time.
I love running and it loves me back.
I am a runner.
Just keep running.
Breath it in. Run it out.
Stronger and stronger by the mile.
Run Hard. Be Strong. Don’t Quit.
I trained for this.
​Strong, Confident, Relaxed
I run without regrets.
My race. My pace.
Every mile is a gift.
​Focus.

​Forward is a pace.

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DECEMBER 3, 2023
7:30AM START
​RIVERVIEW PARK

BENEFICIARIES
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WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY ABOUT THE RACE

"This was a great, predictable "track" like course, perfect for a Boston Marathon qualifying race! The path had great variety to keep the course interesting. The early morning start in the dark was a great addition to the race, and it allowed athletes to maximize the cooler weather. The cool cloths were perfect!" 
"I thought the race was very fun, had a beautiful course, took place during a beautiful and temperate time of year, and had a lot of helpful and supportive volunteers. The volunteers may have been the best part."

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