Runners to lace up for Charlottesville Marathon on Saturday

One of Charlottesville's oldest races kicks off at 7 a.m.
Published: Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:25 PM EDT

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Runners will lace up their sneakers Saturday, April 11, for one of the oldest races in Charlottesville.

The 25th edition of the Charlottesville Marathon kicks of at 7 a.m.

It starts and finishes at Market Street Park in downtown Charlottesville, with the course making its way along the Rivanna River and through a number of Charlottesville and Albemarle County neighborhoods.

Police will help with traffic while runners are in certain areas, allowing for minimal road closures.

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