The Anthem Shamrock Half Marathon is flat and fast, making it the perfect place for a PR (personal record). Participants will enjoy spectators and entertainment along the course as well as a festive finish line celebration.
Course Information
The half marathon loop course takes you north from the Virginia Beach resort area past welcoming neighborhoods. The course then traverses tree-lined Shore Drive as it winds along First Landing State Park on its way to Joint Expeditionary Base, Ft. Story. In Ft. Story participants will pass by the site where John Smith, Christopher Newport, John Rolfe and the other Jamestown colonists first landed in America in 1607, and by Cape Henry Lighthouse–the oldest standing lighthouse in the United States. The course then heads south again for a finish on the world famous Virginia Beach Boardwalk, just past the majestic figure of King Neptune, with the beautiful Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop. A Shamrockin’ post-race party on the beach awaits all finishers and guests.
2020 Finisher Medal
Course Fuel
Water stops along the course have water and Nuun. Water stops are located approximately every 1.5 miles along the course. Nuun Flavor: Citrus Mango Endurance
Honey Stinger Energy Gels will be located at miles 5.5 on the half marathon course. Flavors: Vanilla, Mango Orange, Fruit Smoothie, and Chocolate.
Race Perks
- Two-day Sports & Fitness Expo
- Finish Line Celebration with Live Entertainment
- Yuengling included in your registration
- Irish Stew from Murphy’s Irish Pub included in your registration
- Technical race shirts
- Unique bottle opener Medal for all finishers
- 2021 Finisher Item: COMING SOON
- Earn extra bling by running the 8K on Saturday to complete the Dolphin Challenge (You must register for the Challenge, not each individual race.)
Quick Facts
- 7:30am start at 42nd Street and Atlantic Avenue
- Minimum Age: 12
- Dogs are not permitted
- Course Time Limit: 4 hours (18:19 mile pace)
- The participant limit is 7500 runners
- Course Certification #VA16005RT
Course Records
Men’s Record
1:03:40, Patrick Heam, 2017
Women’s Record
1:13:15, Eliud Ngetich, 2015
