Historic Drawbridge Half

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Falls Church (Virginia, United States)

Location

Falls Church, Virginia, United StatesShow on map(38.8823° N, 77.1711° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Historic Drawbridge Half is an endurance sporting event in Falls Church, Virginia, US focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Public Park, Capitals & Major Cities.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (rrca.org).

Official website

Historic Drawbridge Half in Falls Church (Work: "Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event" · Photo: **Shixart1985** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Public Park Capitals & Major Cities

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	61 m - 141 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	64 m - 104 m	Loop course	Route & profile
5 km	Road Running	5 km	+22 m	67 m - 76 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

61 m - 141 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 141 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 61 m to 141 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 141 m·at 27.1 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Historic Drawbridge Half take place?

Historic Drawbridge Half takes place in Falls Church, Virginia, US (start area at coordinates 38.8823° N, 77.1711° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Historic Drawbridge Half?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Historic Drawbridge Half?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 61 m and 141 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Historic Drawbridge Half?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (rrca.org).