This is the newest and fifth race in the Wine Country Half Marathon series. These events typically sell out early and have a limited field designed to offer our participants and their guests the finest destination road racing experience possible.
A number of events and other activities are made available to our guests before and after the race, and we encourage spending time in the area to take advantage of all the attractions and natural beauty the region has to offer. The area's wineries, hotels, non-profit organizations, and other local business partners are excited to extend their finest hospitality to our guests and welcome you with open arms and special offers.
Once you've registered you should receive an email confirmation (save) and periodic emails with important event information as the race date approaches. We are all thrilled to welcome you Loudoun County and DC's Wine Country for the Inaugural Virginia Wine County Half Marathon!
The race is chip timed to provide accurate and fair results. Runners will receive a chip and gun time in the results. Top 3 overall finishers are based on gun time, all other finisher results will use chip time. The timing chips are disposable and do not need to be returned.
A gear check area is provided at the start area for runners to place their warm-ups and other items in the bag provided by race staff. Write your bib number and name on the bags and they will be transported to the finish area for pickup. Any items left at the event will be donated to charity after 30 days.
Weather conditions can range and are somewhat unpredictable in this region in early June so we suggest checking the local weather for Purcellville or Leesburg, VA just prior to the event. Conditions are typically humid, with the potential for warm temperatures rising during the day. The race starts at 7:00am and temperatures during the start will likely be in the mid-60's to low 70's. View forecast.
Medical support is provided at the start line, finish line and on-course. EMT services are on stand-by. Please train, prepare and hydrate for the race to best avoid suffering medical complications. Heat exhaustion, dehydration and chaffing/blisters are the most common medical ailments suffered by runners.
All runners MUST wear a race bib registered in their name, visible to race officials. We have no space or tolerance for “bandits” so if you are not a registered runner please do not attempt to run the race, or you will be removed in unceremonious fashion.
Music headphones are allowed but you must keep the volume down so you can hear vehicle traffic and voice instruction. If you are not able to hear or obey law enforcement voice commands you will be pulled from the course and DQ’d.
Baby strollers are allowed but you must start at the back of the pack and take extra precaution crossing intersections and when passing runners. Dogs or bikes are not allowed on the race course due to the limited space and sold-out field.
Top 3 overall M & F finishers recevie prize money, awards, plus large format wines. Top 3 finishers in each age division every five years recieve a bottle of wine (21+). Awards are also given to top M & F Masters finishers and top two teams.
Top 3 Overall Male & Female:
*Winners of wine must be present at the festival to collect their wine as it cannot be shipped after the event.
The fastest team (after application of age/gender handicap) of 6 or more members will receive awards. A team must have a minimum of 6 runners finish the half marathon to qualify as a team; see team registration for details.
BRIGHTROOM is the official race photographer. You may view and purchase photos from their website and you can view event photos and video on our Images page.
Early Packet-Pickup3:00pm to 6:00pmPotomac River RunningMore Info
Welcome Reception6:00 to 7:30pmArdeo+BardeoMore Info
Expo/Packet Pickup10:00am to 6:00pmLansdowne ResortMore Info
Pre-Race Dinner5:30pm to 7:30pmMorven Park Carriage MuseumMore Info
Transportation to Start5:15am to 6:30amMore Info
Race Start 7:00am Doukenie WineryMore Info
Wine and Music Festival9:30am to NoonDoukenie WineryMore Info
Awards Ceremony10:30 to 11:15amDoukenie WineryMore Info
Transportation (returning)9:45am to NoonDoukenie WineryMore Info
Loudoun Winery Tour1:30pm to 5:30pmMore InfoFinishers Celebration5:00pm to 9:00pmTarara WineryMore Info