2026 Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Norfolk, Norfolk
From $25
About
Join us in 2026 for the 12th annual Chartway Norfolk Harbor Race Weekend presented by Sentara. Enjoy Norfolk, Virginia’s Downtown, thriving art community, historic neighborhoods, the NEON District and Old Dominion University’s campus as you take on the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon. Keep an eye out for Norfolk’s iconic mermaids along the course as you experience this flat, fast course! (Hint: there are over 20 along the Half Marathon course.)
Challenges, Norfolk Harbor 5K, Norfolk Harbor Kids Mile, and 2 more
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 - Sun, Nov 22, 2026
Norfolk, United States
Where and when
Location: Norfolk, United States
Start times:
- Norfolk Harbor 5K: 8:00 AM
- Norfolk Harbor Kids Mile: 9:30 AM
- Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon: 8:30 AM
- Norfolk Harbor 10K: 8:30 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for 2026 Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon
Route information
Half Marathon
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.
10K
The Chartway Norfolk Harbor 10K presented by Sentara starts on Waterside Drive in front of Town Point Park. All runners will make their way through Downtown Norfolk and its historic neighborhoods before an exciting waterfront finish along the Elizabeth River. Cross the finish line and celebrate your race at our rockin’ post-race party.
5K
The Chartway Norfolk Harbor 5K presented by Sentara starts on Waterside Drive in front of Town Point Park. This fun 5K takes runners on a tour of Downtown Norfolk before finishing along the Elizabeth River. This race is an event for the whole family!
Kids Mile
Teach your child the love of running at an early age. The Norfolk Harbor Kids Mile is a race for children ages 12 and under. It will start and finish at the same start and finish line that is crossed by our Half Marathon, 10K and 5K participants.
What's included
Race Perks
Half Marathon
- Flat and fast Half Marathon course through Norfolk, Virginia
- Food, beer and entertainment at the Post-Race Celebration included with registration
- 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.)
10K
- Flat and fast courses through historic downtown and its historic neighborhoods
- Food, beer and entertainment at the Post-Race Celebration included with registration
- Race Shirt
- Unique bottle opener Medal for all finishers
- Earn extra bling by running the 5K on Saturday to complete the Nauti Lite Challenge (You must register for the Challenge, not each individual race.)
5K
- Flat, fast courses through Downtown Norfolk
- Food, beer and entertainment at the Post-Race Celebration included with registration
- Race Shirt
- Unique bottle opener Medal for all finishers
- Earn extra bling by running the Half Marathon on Sunday to complete the Get Nauti Challenge or the 10K on Sunday to complete the Nauti Lite Challenge (You must register for the Challenge, not each individual race)
Kids Mile
- Fun courses through Downtown Norfolk
- Waterfront Finish
- Finish Line Snacks
- Race Shirts
- Finisher Medal
How to get there
Norfolk, United States
Event day logistics
Half Marathon
- 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
10K
- It’s recommended for children under the age of 10 to have a registered parent on course
- Dogs are Not Permitted on the Course
- Course Time Limit: 4 Hours
- Course Certification #: VA23037RT
5K
- 8 AM start at Town Point Park on Waterside Drive
- It’s recommended for children under the age of 10 to have a registered parent on course
- Dogs are not permitted on the Course
- Course Time Limit: participants must maintain a 20:00 minute per mile pace
- Course Certification #VA15059RT
Kids Mile
- 9:30 AM start at Town Point Park on Waterside Drive
- Closed-In Course
- Guardians are not required to run
- Guardians can accompany their child, but they need to be registered for the 5K, 10K or Half Marathon, or sign up for a Guardian bib during registration in order to be allowed on the course.