Danville Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps, big temp swing
Mild 52°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 69°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.
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Race Info
The Danville Half Marathon runs through downtown Danville, Virginia, starting and finishing on the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge over the Dan River. The out-and-back course follows the paved Riverwalk Trail on mostly flat terrain, with one short unpaved section. The race has run in some form since at least 2015, with recent editions each October; the 2026 edition is scheduled for October 17. It is presented by URW Community Federal Credit Union and timed by Blue Ridge Timing of Lynchburg, Virginia.
