Holiday Half Marathon - Annandale
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Event overview
The Holiday Half takes place on December 14, 2025 in Annandale and Springfield, Virginia. The event includes the following races:
- Half Marathon
- 4 Miler
- Half Marathon - Virtual
The half marathon starts at Wakefield Park (8100 Braddock Road, Annandale). The 4 miler starts and finishes at Lake Accotink Park (7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield). The race will be electronically timed by Commonwealth Race Management using the ChronoTrack B disposable tag system.
Course, services and rules
The half marathon course uses the Gerry Connolly Cross Country Trail, Lake Accotink area, and nearby neighborhood loops. The route is primarily paved with sections of gravel and dirt trails. There are four water stops, with the last water stop around mile 11; most stops can be used twice. The 4 miler starts and ends at Lake Accotink Park this year.
Pre-registered participants receive a full-zip hoodie, a race bib, a finisher medal, free race-day photos, photo overlays, and a digital finisher certificate. Free race photos will be searchable by bib number. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers in the live half marathon and 4 miler, plus five-year age group awards from 14 and under through 80 and over. For safety, strollers and dogs are not allowed on the course. A 2 hour 45 minute time limit applies to the half marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.