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ONE CITY MARATHON WEEKEND

MARATHON – HALF MARATHON – 5K

FEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 2, 2025 • NEWPORT NEWS, VA



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You've never been welcomed like this!

Celebrating its 11th year, the Newport News One City Marathon is a one-of-a-kind, world-class experience located in Hampton Roads Virginia.

One City Marathon invites participants of all levels and experience, whether you’ve been running for years or it’s your first race. Not ready to commit to 26.2 miles yet? That’s ok! We have other distances available including a Half Marathon, 5K, and for the kids our extremely popular Nautical Mile Fun Run. And for you over-achievers we even have a Multi-Race Challenge! 

We are excited to be the host of the National Black Marathoners Association Annual Summit in 2025!

The National Black Marathoners’ Association (NBMA) is the country's oldest and largest, not-for-profit organization of Black American distance runners. It is open to everyone, regardless of your athletic ability or previous marathon experience. (Over 40% of our members have never completed a marathon and many are walkers.


Up for a Challenge?
Click the button below to learn more about the multi-race challenge options!

Multi-Race Challenges

You've never been WELCOMED like this!

Celebrating its 11th year, the Newport News One City Marathon is a one-of-a-kind, world-class experience located in Hampton Roads Virginia.

One City Marathon invites participants of all levels and experience, whether you’ve been running for years or it’s your first race. Not ready to commit to 26.2 miles yet? That’s ok! We have other distances available including a Half Marathon, 5K, and for the kids our extremely popular Nautical Mile Fun Run. And for you over-achievers we even have a Multi-Race Challenge! 

We are excited to be the host of the National Black Marathoners Association Annual Summit in 2025!

The National Black Marathoners’ Association (NBMA) is the country's oldest and largest, not-for-profit organization of Black American distance runners. It is open to everyone, regardless of your athletic ability or previous marathon experience. (Over 40% of our members have never completed a marathon and many are walkers.

If that wasn't enough to celebrate, Newport News was also awarded The All-American City Award.  The National Civic League recognized Newport News for its transformative, community-driven efforts to strengthen democracy through local action and innovation.  In addition to showcasing  strength of our civic infrastructure—the network of relationships, partnerships, and capacities driving effective decision-making and problem-solving.

Up for a Challenge?
Click the button below to learn more about the multi-race challenge options!

Multi-Race Challenges

As the official Health and Wellness Provider of the marathon, Riverside Health is dedicated to

supporting every runner's journey towards achieving their personal best.

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