NORFOLK HARBOR HALF MARATHON
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2025 AT 7:30AM
The Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon presented by Sentara starts on Waterside Drive and sends runners through Norfolk, Virginia. Runners will cruise through Downtown Norfolk, scenic historic neighborhoods, the Old Dominion University campus and along the Elizabeth River Trail before finishing beside the Elizabeth River. Once participants cross the finish line, they will enjoy a post-race celebration at Town Point Park.
RACE PERKS
- Flat and fast Half Marathon course through Norfolk, Virginia
- Food, beer and entertainment at the Post-Race Celebration included with registration
- Premium race shirt for participants
- Unique bottle opener medal for all finishers
- Earn extra bling by running the 5K on Saturday to complete the Get Nauti Challenge (You must register for the Challenge, not each individual race.)
Half Marathon Course Support
- Water Stops | approximately every 2 miles on the course
- Nuun | available at every water stop
- GU Energy Gel | Energy Gel available at Mile 8
- Teeny Tiny Tart Stop | Bite-sized pies from Baker’s Crust will be available at Mile 10
- Port-a-Potties | Start/Finish Line and adjacent to every water stop
- Pace Groups | Join one of our pace groups on race day, and allow the Running Etc. Pace Team to help you achieve your goal
2025 HALF MARATHON UPDATES COMING SOON
All Half Marathon participants will receive a Finisher’s Medal and race shirt.
QUICK FACTS
- 7:30 AM start at Town Point Park on Waterside Drive
- Minimum Age: 12
- Dogs are Not Permitted on the Course
- Course Time Limit: 4 Hours (18:19 minute per mile pace)
- Course Certification #: VA23037RT
COURSE RECORDS
Men’s Record
1:06:06, Brandon Lord, 2015
Women’s Record
1:22:26, Kris Lawrence, 2017
