Race Details
DATE: MARCH 1, 2026 | TIME: 7:00AM
The Newport News One City Marathon is a point-to-point marathon distance road race that spans the entire length of Newport News, Virginia. The course is full of scenic views of the Virginia peninsula’s parks and water ways, historical neighborhoods, and a finish in the downtown area that is home to Newport News Shipbuilding, the sole provider of United States aircraft carriers.
After crossing the finish line, runners can head to “The Yard District” and relive the day’s highlights with friends at the One City Celebration.
PACE REQUIREMENTS
The Newport News One City Marathon has a 7-hour time limit. This translates into a 16:00 minute per mile pace requirement for participants. Runners must reach the following checkpoints at the times listed or they will be given the option to get on a shuttle and be shuttled to the Finish Line or move to the sidewalk and finish the race on their own.
#1 – Mile 6.5 at 8:45AM
#2 – Mile 13.1 at 10:30AM
#3 – Mile 18 at 11:45AM
#4 – Mile 23 at 1:10PM
THE ONE CITY MARATHON IS A BOSTON QUALIFYING RACE
The One City Marathon had an 21% qualifying rate in 2025 and ranks in the top 20 for Boston Qualifying events according to www.marathonguide.com.
The Newport News One City Marathon has a 7-hour time limit (16:00/mile pace)
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Marathon Participants Receive:
- Long-sleeved technical shirt
- Custom finishers medal
- The One City Marathon uses MyLaps RFID chip technology This tag is attached to your bib and records your time when you cross the Start/Finish line
- Complimentary food item & access to the One City Celebration
COURSE INFORMATION
The One City Marathon is a USA Track & Field Certified Course and Boston Qualifier. The USATF race course certification number is VA22003RT.
Water Stations
Water stations will be located approximately every two miles along the marathon route. Huma Gels will be provided at Water Station #7 (Mile 14) and #10 (Mile 20). Gatorade will be provided at every other Water Station, beginning with Water Station #2 and every Station beginning at Water Station #8.
For a more detailed map with Water Stations labeled, click here.
Portable Toilets
For your convenience and use during the race portable toilets will be available at every water station.
Shuttle & Parking Information
For Shuttle information, click here.
For Parking Information, click here.
Traffic Impacts
For information on Blocked Intersections, click here.
For information on Full Road Closures, click here.
For information on Partial Road Closures, click here.
MARATHON FAST FACTS
Age Requirement
All runners must be at least 18 years old by race day to run the marathon. There are no age requirements for the Maritime 5K or Nautical Mile Fun Run.
Pace Requirement
The One City Marathon has a 7-hour time limit.
Packet Pick-Up
Participants must attend packet pick-up to receive their bib and race shirt. If you are picking up a packet for another runner you must fill out and bring this authorization form. Packets MUST be picked up in advance. There is NO race day packet pickup.
Finisher Items
Finisher medals will be distributed to finishers during the race. None of these items will be mailed to registrants who did not participate.
OTHER INFORMATION
PACE TEAMS
Pace Teams are comprised of experienced marathon runners who help others achieve their performance goals. You do not need to sign up in advance to run with a pacer on race day.
For more information click here
If you would like to become a pacer please contact raceteam@flatoutevents.com.
GEAR CHECK
Gear check for the Newport News One City Marathon will be located at the start area at Newport News Park. Following the start of the marathon, the gear check vehicle will transport all of the checked items to the finish to be picked up by participants upon completing the race. Participants must use the clear bag provided to them by race organizers. No exceptions will be made.
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