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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


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, February 28 – Sunday, March 2, 2025. The Maritime 5K and Nautical Mile Fun Run take place on Saturday, March 1 at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., respectively. The Marathon & Half Marathon will start at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 2.

  • 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 24, 2025.

  • Can I defer my entry to next year?

    You may defer your entry from the 2025 Newport News One City Marathon, Half Marathon, or Maritime 5k to the 2026 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: 2024 5K to 2025 5K, 2024 Half Marathon to 2025 Half Marathon, or 2024 Marathon to 2025 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 24, 2025. 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 2023 entry to 2024, you will not be able to defer it in 2024 to 2025).


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

  • Where can I park on race day?

    More Information Coming Soon

  • What is the race day shuttle schedule?

    More Information Coming Soorn



  • How do I receive my race packet?

    Packet Pick Up: Holiday Inn Newport News-Hampton


    Friday February 28, 2025 12:00pm-7:00pm

    Saturday March 1, 2025 11:00am-5:00pm


    More Information click here.

  • Can someone else pick up my race packet for me?

    Yes, please download the Authorization Form and follow the instructions. You do not need identification to pick up for your spouse or child with the same last name; you need only to present your own identification.

  • 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?


    More information regarding your 2025 stay coming soon

  • 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. 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 stations #7 & #10 (Miles 14 & 20). 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.

  • Can I bring my pet on race day?

    Pets are NOT allowed on the race course or post-race field for the safety of race participants, spectators and the animals.


    However, service animals as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted on course. Should you decide to run the race with a service animal, please email us at raceteam@flatoutevents.com. Runners with ADA service animals will be placed in the last corral behind individual runners for safety purposes.

  • Are strollers allowed on the course?

    Strollers are allowed on the Maritime 5k and Nautical Mile courses on Saturday.  However they are not allowed on the full or half marathon courses.

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