The C-VILLE-athon is a 26.2-mile running event held in Charlottesville, Virginia on January 1, 2026. The race starts at midnight from 3 Elliewood Ave, making it an unconventional New Year's Day marathon for runners seeking an early morning challenge. Entry is free, removing financial barriers for athletes looking to start the year with a long-distance effort. The midnight start time means runners will complete much of their race in darkness, requiring appropriate lighting and visibility gear. This marathon provides a unique opportunity to test fitness on the first day of the year in the Charlottesville area.
From the Race Organizer
Sign up online and complete at least 26.2 miles in select non-profit races and you'll receive an official C-VILLE-athon technical running shirt if you submit your checklist. Greetings, friends! W e're excited you're looking to complete 26.2+ miles in support of our great area non-profits. Keep an eye out for periodic updates, and don't forget to sign up - free of charge, as always! Our tentative calendar of events is below. 2026 Calendar (dates/events subject to change) January 1 – New Year’s Day 5K 10 – CATs Burke Creek Barn Burner 5K/15K February 8 – Freeze Your Socks Off 5K (CANCELED) 21 – CATs Walnut Creek 5K & 10-Miler (postponed from February 7) 28 – Liberation and Freedom Days 8 Mile Run March 7 – CATs Naked Creek Trail 10K/25K 14 – Haven 8K 14 – Run for Yeards 5K 14 – Scottsville Elementary Tiger Trot 5K (rescheduled from November 2025 weather delay) 28 – Charlottesville Ten Miler April 4 – Strides in Solidarity 5K (UVA PHE) 5 – RAM (Remote Area Medical) at UVA 5K 12 – ZTA Run for Life 5K 19 – NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders) at UVA 5K 25 – Crozet VFD Firehouse 5K 25 – UVA School of Medicine Camp Holiday Trails 5K May 2 – CHS Band on the Run 5K 2 – Batesville 10K 3 – UVA MS Society 5K (postponed from April 19) 9 – CASPCA bow-WOW-walk 5K 9 – CATs Mint Springs Trail 5K "++" 9 – Hospice of the Piedmont 5K June 6 – 4 Our Freedom 5K 7 – Bruce Barnes Mile 9 –CATs OH!lly Trail 5K 28 – 1.776 Montalto Challenge July 4 – Kiwanis Independence Day 5K 7 – CTC All-Comers Summer Track Meet #1 (Mile/Two-Mile/5K) 11 – CATs Boar’s Head Turn & Burn Trail Five-Miler 14 – CTC All-Comers Summer Track Meet #2 (Mile/Two-Mile/5K) 21 – CTC All-Comers Summer Track Meet #3 (Mile/Two-Mile/5K) 28 – CTC All-Comers Summer Track Meet #4 (Mile/Two-Mile/5K) August 11 – CATs Late Summer Meltdown 4-Miler September 5 – Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler Bill Steers 5K Cavalier Invitational (UVA Club Running) Special Olympics Pepsi 10K Splash 5K (formerly Splash for a Cure 5K) October Buzz by Belmont 5K CCS All-Terrain 5K Fight Cancer Halloween 5K (UVA Relay for Life) Hope's Equine Legacy's "Hoofin' It for Horses" 5K JackFest Parent/Child Relay YMCA Halloween Hustle 10K November 26 – Boar’s Head Turkey Trot 26 – Charlottesville Turkey Trot Alpha Phi Thankful 5K Fourth Year 5K Haunted Heart 5K (UVA Cardiovascular Training Grant) Kelly Watt Memorial Two-Miler North Garden 5K Scottsville Elementary Tiger Trot 5K Shelter for Help in Emergency 5K UVA MS Society Miles for MS 5K
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for January 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Charlottesville, VA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
C-VILLE-athon 2026 — Charlottesville, VA takes place on January 1, 2026. The race is held in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Where is C-VILLE-athon 2026 — Charlottesville, VA held?
C-VILLE-athon 2026 — Charlottesville, VA is held at 3 Elliewood Ave in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Where can I find hotels near C-VILLE-athon 2026 — Charlottesville, VA?
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