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Ashland Half Marathon & 5K (formerly Patrick Henry Half Marathon)
Ashland Half Marathon & 5K (formerly Patrick Henry Half Marathon) is a half marathon and 5K event held in Ashland, Virginia. It was last held on August 29, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 800 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Ashland, VA
- Field size
- ~800 runners
Race details
- Last held
- August 29, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Ashland, Virginia
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 800 runners
- Course
- Rolling country roads through Hanover County; fast out-and-back
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- sportsbackers.org
About the Ashland Half Marathon & 5K (formerly Patrick Henry Half Marathon)
A USATF-certified summer half marathon starting on the Randolph-Macon College campus, organized by Sports Backers and the Richmond Road Runners Club.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
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Ashland Half Marathon & 5K (formerly Patrick Henry Half Marathon): common questions
- When is the Ashland Half Marathon & 5K (formerly Patrick Henry Half Marathon)?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Ashland Half Marathon & 5K (formerly Patrick Henry Half Marathon) held?
- In Ashland, Virginia.
- What distances does the Ashland Half Marathon & 5K (formerly Patrick Henry Half Marathon) offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Ashland Half Marathon & 5K (formerly Patrick Henry Half Marathon)?
- About 800 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Ashland Half Marathon & 5K (formerly Patrick Henry Half Marathon)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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