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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 6, 20267:30 AM | $75$80 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $80 on Dec 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $75, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Virginia ($70).
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Virginia runs 2:10:08, about 9:56 a mile, based on 34 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:19:26 and men in 2:00:18.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 150 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
2201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Arsenal Events) for Fredericksburg Blue and Gray Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 1:39:05 or better, the top quarter in 1:51:24, and half the field in 2:06:36; the last tenth came in after 2:47:29.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 2:07:56 | 1:31:31 |
| 20-29 | 1:56:38 | 1:25:18 |
| 30-39 | 1:58:17 | 1:27:12 |
| 40-49 | 1:46:10 | 1:38:52 |
| 50-59 | 1:59:18 | 1:46:21 |
| 60-69 | 2:15:02 | 1:56:20 |
| 70+ | n/a | 2:44:23 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 17 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 245 to 286 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:04:22 to 2:06:36.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 286 (+22%) | 2:06:36 | under 1:39:05 | 1:15:24 |
| 2024 | 235 (+10%) | 2:09:38 | under 1:40:35 | 1:14:10 |
| 2023 | 214 (+10%) | 2:04:36 | under 1:38:20 | 1:10:47 |
| 2022 | 195 (-20%) | 2:01:54 | under 1:32:58 | 1:10:43 |
| 2021 | 245 | 2:04:22 | under 1:39:18 | 1:21:22 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
About average for Virginia half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:51:24, against 1:52:10 in a typical Virginia half marathon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around December 6 the day usually runs from 33°F at dawn to 48°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 62°F.
Based on 65 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Fredericksburg Blue and Gray Half Marathon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Overall Top 3 Men and Women - Cash $150, $75, $50. Masters - Top Male and Female - Cash $50. Age Groups - 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 - Top 3 Men and Women in each age group; 70 & Over: Top 1 Male and Female. Course…
Course
USATF Certified Course. The course starts and ends at Old Mill Park along the banks of the Rappahannock River. The race is mostly run on a wide paved path through the residential area of downtown Fredericksburg. The course is mostly flat…
Parking and travel
The race starts at finishes at Old Mill Park. The address is 2201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. The parking lots in Old Mill Park will open at 6am. There is room to park about 200 cars in the park. Please carpool. Do not park…
Rules and FAQ
We want to be up front about our cancellation and refund policy so you know ahead of time. We do not offer refunds or deferrals for any reason. If you are unable to run the in-person Half Marathon, you can request via email…
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Don't miss out on the 26th anniversary of this December tradition. Race along the banks of the beautiful Rappahannock River and through historic Fredericksburg on your way to completing one of the most memorable half marathons Virginia has to offer.