Marine Corps Historic Half
Every May, Fredericksburg, Virginia hosts the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon, dubbed “the greatest half in history”. The course covers 13.1 miles of the city, including parts of historic Downtown and the infamous “Hospital Hill”. Cheering crowds and members of the US Marine Corps line the streets to support runners. Local businesses, including a number of veteran owned businesses, are proud to support the runners.
Countdown to the 2023 Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon!
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Register Now for the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon.
Historic Half Marathon Weekend 2024
Plan a whole weekend in Fredericksburg! On Saturday, stop by the Fredericksburg Convention Center for your packet pick-up. Spend the rest of Saturday exploring the city and its history, eating at local chef-owned restaurants, and taking in the art and scenic outlooks. On Sunday, conquer Hospital Hill and Run with the Marines in the 17th Annual Marine Corps Historic Half. Afterwards, celebrate at a local craft brewery, meadery or one of the other local watering holes.
Maps/Parking Info
2024 Historic Half Maps
🗺️ Historic Half Course Map
Show your bib/medal for discounts
- Card Cellar – 915 Caroline St
10% off purchase - City Vino – 810 Caroline St
10% off a bottle of wine - Curio Wine Bar & Tasting Room – 209 William St
Celebrating Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon runners with $5 Strawberry Chardonnay Sangria Spritzers, Frizzantes, and Mimosas. - Italian Station – 620 Caroline St
Free coffee for all marines - Made in Virginia & Sippin’ Pop – 920 Caroline St
5% off total purchase - Orofino Restaurant – 1006 Caroline St
10% off in-house dining meal - Peacaloo Boutique – 720 Caroline St
20% off purchase - Suad’s Majles Coffee Shop – 2619 Princess Anne St
10% off - Sugar and Spruce – 726 Caroline St
10% off Muscle Run (while supplies last) - Tapa Rio – 1101 Sophia St
Free order of patatas bravas with coupon. Pick up your coupon at the Visit Fredericksburg booth during the Healthy Expo. - Taste Oil Vinegar Spice – 815 Caroline St
10% off total purchase - Whitby’s – 703 Caroline St
10% off purchase - Wren & Sparrow – 807 Caroline St
10% off purchase
Weekend Activities
Explore the many facets of Fredericksburg based on your particular interests:
- History: Take a trolley or carriage tour through downtown; Pick up an XPass to visit area museums and Fredericksburg Battlefield
- Outdoors: Stay limber with a short morning walk/run along the Canal Path/Rappahannock River Heritage Path or Virginia Central Railway Trail; Paddleboard, kayak or tube down the Rappahannock with Virginia Outdoor Center; Explore Alum Spring Park; Canoe, kayak or fish at Motts Run Recreation Area
- Sports: Play mini-golf, race 2-story go-karts and cross the SkyTrail ropes course at Fun Land of Fredericksburg, jump around at SkyZone.
- Art: Explore unique galleries downtown; browse through artists’ studios and watch them work at LibertyTown; view public murals and sculptures; visit our LOVE sign in Hurkamp Park (stop by early for the Farmers Market)