half MARATHON
Sunday November 22, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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
- Participant shirt
- Finisher Swag
- Unique coastal mermaid inspired bottle opener medal for all finishers
- Opportunity to 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.)
- Opportunity to take part in the Run Club Regatta with your run club
- Free training plans
half Marathon swag
Finisher’s Medal
Participant Shirt
Finisher Items–
COMING SOON
Course Detail
- Mile 1: Downtown Norfolk
- Mile 2: Neon District
- Mile 3-4: The Hague
- Mile 5-6: Ghent Square & Kensington
- Mile 7: Old Dominion Univeristy
- Mile 8: Lamberts Point
- Mile 9-10: West Gent
- Mile 11: Fort Norfolk
- Mile 12: Freemason Historic District
- Mile 13: Downtown Norfolk & Waterside District
COURSE SUPPORT
- Water Stops | approximately every 2 miles on the course
- 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
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
Event Records
Men’s Record
1:06:06, Brandon Lord, 2015
Women’s Record
1:17:48, Bethany Sachtleben, 2015
*Records based on gun time.