Historic Drawbridge Half

Historic Drawbridge Half takes place in Falls Church, Virginia, on November 7, 2026, and despite the name it offers three distances: a marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5K. The route runs through the town itself and several public parks, mixing residential streets with green space in this suburb of Washington, D.C. No start times have been published, so confirm them with the organizer before race week.

The half marathon is the centerpiece and the most natural target if you want a fall race in Northern Virginia without traveling far from the capital. Runners already covering 25 to 30 miles a week can be ready in about ten weeks, with the long run built out to 12 miles. The marathon on the same morning is the bigger commitment: allow 16 weeks, keep the bulk of your mileage easy, and take the long run out toward 20 miles before you taper.