plan your

RACE WEEKEND

plan your

RACE WEEKEND

ALL YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR RACE WEEKEND

ALL YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR RACE WEEKEND

 

Traffic & Parking Information

Race Day Runner & Spectator Parking

Click HERE for City Center Parking – Saturday, March 4 – for the Nautical Mile, Maritime 5K & One City Celebration.

Click HERE for Downtown Parking – Sunday, March 5 – for the Marathon, Half Marathon, & One City Celebration.

Race Day Shuttle Schedule

Click HERE for the Hotel Shuttle Schedule.

Click HERE for the Marathon Start Line Shuttle Schedule.

Click HERE for the Half Marathon Start Line Schedule.

On-Street Parking Restriction

Click HERE for the On-Street Parking Restrictions.

Traffic Impacts - Partial Road Closures

Click HERE for the Partial Road Closures.

Traffic Impacts - Blocked/Closed Roads

Click HERE for the Blocked/Closed Roads.

Traffic Impacts - Full Road Closures

Click HERE for a list of Full Road Closures.

 

Traffic & Parking Information

Race Day Runner & Spectator Parking

Click HERE for City Center Parking – Saturday, March 4 – for the Nautical Mile, Maritime 5K & One City Celebration.

Click HERE for Downtown Parking – Sunday, March 5 – for the Marathon, Half Marathon, & One City Celebration.

Race Day Shuttle Schedule

Click HERE for the Hotel Shuttle Schedule.

Click HERE for the Marathon Start Line Shuttle Schedule.

Click HERE for the Half Marathon Start Line Schedule.

On-Street Parking Restriction

Click HERE for the On-Street Parking Restrictions.

Traffic Impacts - Partial Road Closures

Click HERE for the Partial Road Closures.

Traffic Impacts - Blocked/Closed Roads

Click HERE for the Blocked/Closed Roads.

Traffic Impacts - Full Road Closures

Click HERE for a list of Full Road Closures.

FAQ

Below is a listing of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Newport News One City Marathon Weekend. If you see a question that you would like the answer to, simply click on the question and the answer will be revealed.

What is the date of the Newport News One City Marathon Weekend?

Friday, March 3 – Sunday, March 5, 2023. The Maritime 5K and Nautical Mile Fun Run take place on Saturday, March 4 at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., respectively. The Marathon & Half Marathon will start at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 5.

How can I register?

Click here to register online for any of our races. 

Only one runner per entry form. There will be NO entry fee refunds or transfers.

What are the entry fees for the Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, and Nautical Mile?
What is the Cancellation/Refund Policy for the event?

Entry fees are non-refundable; race numbers and entries cannot be transferred to other persons. No exceptions. This means once we have received your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, and you may not give or sell your number or timing chip to anyone else. Anyone found participating with another person’s number will be disqualified and both people will be barred from future Newport News One City Marathon events.

Once I'm registered, can I switch races?

If you are already signed up for one race and want to switch to the other (i.e., the half marathon to the full marathon), you may do so by logging into your RunSignup account. There is a $20 fee to do so, along with any applicable entry fee increase. All changes must be made by February 27, 2023.

Can I defer my entry to next year?

You may defer your entry from the 2023 Newport News One City Marathon, Half Marathon, or Maritime 5k to the 2024 event. The fee to defer an entry is $20 for the 5K and and $30 for the Marathon and Half Marathon. You may only defer to and from the same event: 2022 5K to 2023 5K, 2022 Half Marathon to 2023 Half Marathon, or 2022 Marathon to 2023 Marathon. Deferred entries may not be transferred to another person. Refunds will not be issued under any circumstances. All deferrals must be done by February 27, 2023. There will be no deferrals after this date or at packet pick-up. You may only defer an entry once (i.e., if you defer your 2019 entry to 2020, you will not be able to defer it in 2020 to 2021).

To defer your race entry, you may do so in your RunSignup account.

Where can I park on race day?

Click HERE for City Center Parking – Saturday, March 4 – for the Nautical Mile, Maritime 5K & One City Celebration.

Click HERE for Downtown Parking – Sunday, March 5 – for the Marathon, Half Marathon, & One City Celebration.

What is the race day shuttle schedule?

Click HERE for the Hotel Shuttle Schedule.

Click HERE for the Marathon Start Line Shuttle Schedule.

Click HERE for the Half Marathon Start Line Schedule.

How do I receive my race packet?

Packet pick-up will take place at the Holiday Inn Newport News – Hampton on Friday, March 3 from 12:00PM – 7:00PM and on Saturday, March 4 from 11:00AM – 5:00PM. The address is 980 Omni Blvd. Newport News, VA 23606.

If you are picking up a packet for another runner, you must fill out and bring this form: Packet Pick Up Form.

Race day packet pick up is only available for the Nautical Mile Fun Run. We advise picking up your registration packet in advance. If you choose to pick up on race day, we ask that you arrive early to avoid delays.

Where can I view course maps?

Course maps can be viewed on the following pages:

Full Marathon
Half Marathon
Maritime 5K
Nautical Mile

Can I pump my jams on my personal listening device?
Yes, personal listening devices are permitted. We ask that you please remember that you are sharing the roads with other participants and, in some cases, vehicular traffic. Always be aware of your surroundings.
Are there special rates for travel and accommodations?

The One City Marathon is proud to partner with official hotels. You can view this info & find booking information by visiting our Hotel Page.

How will the event be timed and how does it work?

The event will be timed using MyLaps RFID bib tag technology. Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K participants will wear a traditional bib tag attached to the back of their bib. Relay participants will share a removable tag on a velcro strap to track their overall team time as well as individual lap times. Results will be posted on-site as well as electronically.

What fluid replenisher is the Newport News One City Marathon using?

Marathon:  Water stations will be located approximately every two miles along the marathon route. Huma Gel will be provided at station #4. Gatorade will be provided at every other water station, beginning with station #2.

Half Marathon: Water stations will be located approximately every two miles along the marathon route. Huma Gel will be provided at station #4 (mile 7). Gatorade will be provided at every other water station, beginning with station #2.

Maritime 5K: One water station will be provided along the Maritime 5K course.

Nautical Mile: A Water station will be located at the midpoint of the Nautical Mile route.

What awards will be provided at the event?

All finishing participants will receive a finisher’s medal.

Monetary Prizes will be awarded for the top three male and female finishers for the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. Non-monetary prizes will be awarded for the following age categories for men and women: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Overall winners are not eligible for age group awards. Age group awards for the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K will be mailed in 4-6 weeks following the event.

FAQ

Below is a listing of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Newport News One City Marathon Weekend. If you see a question that you would like the answer to, simply click on the question and the answer will be revealed.

What is the date of the Newport News One City Marathon?

Friday, March 3 – Sunday, March 5, 2022. The Maritime 5K and Nautical Mile Fun Run take place on Saturday, March 4 at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., respectively. The Marathon & Half Marathon will start at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 5.

How can I register?

Click here to register online for any of our races. 

Only one runner per entry form. There will be NO entry fee refunds.

What are the entry fees for the Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, and Nautical Mile?
What is the Cancellation/Refund Policy for the event?

Entry fees are non-refundable; race numbers and entries cannot be transferred to other persons. No exceptions. This means once we have received your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, and you may not give or sell your number or timing chip to anyone else. Anyone found participating with another person’s number will be disqualified and both people will be barred from future Newport News One City Marathon events.

Once I'm registered, can I switch races?

If you are already signed up for one race and want to switch to the other (i.e., the half marathon to the full marathon), you may do so by logging into your RunSignup account. There is a $20 fee to do so, along with any applicable entry fee increase. All changes must be made by February 27, 2023.

Can I defer my entry to next year?

You may defer your entry from the 2023 Newport News One City Marathon, Half Marathon, or Maritime 5k to the 2024 event. The fee to defer an entry is $20 for the 5K and and $30 for the Marathon and Half Marathon. You may only defer to and from the same event: 2022 5K to 2023 5K, 2022 Half Marathon to 2023 Half Marathon, or 2022 Marathon to 2023 Marathon. Deferred entries may not be transferred to another person. Refunds will not be issued under any circumstances. All deferrals must be done by February 27, 2023. There will be no deferrals after this date or at packet pick-up. You may only defer an entry once (i.e., if you defer your 2019 entry to 2020, you will not be able to defer it in 2020 to 2021).

To defer your race entry, you may do so in your RunSignup account.

Where can I park on race day?

Click HERE for City Center Parking – Saturday, March 4 – for the Nautical Mile, Maritime 5K & One City Celebration.

Click HERE for Downtown Parking – Sunday, March 5 – for the Marathon, Half Marathon, & One City Celebration.

What is the race day shuttle schedule?

Click HERE for the Hotel Shuttle Schedule.

Click HERE for the Marathon Start Line Shuttle Schedule.

Click HERE for the Half Marathon Start Line Schedule.

How do I receive my race packet?

Packet pick-up will take place at the Holiday Inn Newport News – Hampton on Friday, March 3 from 12:00PM – 7:00PM and on Saturday, March 4 from 11:00AM – 5:00PM. The address is 980 Omni Blvd. Newport News, VA 23606.

If you are picking up a packet for another runner, you must fill out and bring this form: Packet Pick Up Form.

Race day packet pick up is only available for the Nautical Mile Fun Run. We advise picking up your registration packet in advance. If you choose to pick up on race day, we ask that you arrive early to avoid delays.

Where can I view course maps?

Course maps can be viewed on the following pages:

Full Marathon
Half Marathon
Maritime 5K
Nautical Mile

Can I pump my jams on my personal listening device?
Yes, personal listening devices are permitted. We ask that you please remember that you are sharing the roads with other participants and, in some cases, vehicular traffic. Always be aware of your surroundings.
Are there special rates for travel and accommodations?

The One City Marathon is proud to partner with official hotels. You can view this info & find booking information by visiting our Hotel Page.

How will the event be timed and how does it work?

The event will be timed using MyLaps RFID bib tag technology. Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K participants will wear a traditional bib tag attached to the back of their bib. Relay participants will share a removable tag on a velcro strap to track their overall team time as well as individual lap times. Results will be posted on-site as well as electronically.

What fluid replenisher is the Newport News One City Marathon using?

Marathon:  Water stations will be located approximately every two miles along the marathon route. Huma Gel will be provided at station #4. Gatorade will be provided at every other water station, beginning with station #2.

Half Marathon: Water stations will be located approximately every two miles along the marathon route. Huma Gel will be provided at station #4 (mile 7). Gatorade will be provided at every other water station, beginning with station #2.

Maritime 5K: One water station will be provided along the Maritime 5K course.

Nautical Mile: A Water station will be located at the midpoint of the Nautical Mile route.

What awards will be provided at the event?

All finishing participants will receive a finishers medal.

Monetary Prizes will be awarded for the top three male and female finishers for the Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay and 5K. Non-monetary prizes will be awarded for the following age categories for men and women: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Overall winners are not eligible for age group awards. Age group awards for the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K will be mailed in 4-6 weeks following the event.

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

Contact Information

Flat-Out Events
744 City Center Blvd., Ste. 100, Newport News, VA 23606
E: raceteam@flatoutevents.com

City of Newport News
2400 Washington Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607
E: marathon@nngov.com