Jarmans Invitational Marathon

Jarmans Invitational Marathon : Crozet, Virginia

The Jarmans Invitational Marathon is held on the first or sometimes second Saturday of August near Crozet, Virginia. The course consists of a repeated out-and-back lap that begins at the intersection of Jarmans Gap Road and Greenwood Road. Each lap is 2.9 miles with 1,522 ft of elevation gain; runners repeat the lap five times for a total of 29.0 miles and about 7,610 ft of elevation gain and loss.

The route follows a steep gravel road with sections in full sun and sections with shade. The summit is a muddy parking area marked by an End State Maintenance sign. The course has minimal scenic views, occasional loose dogs, and littered cans along parts of the route. A train crossing is on the route and may or may not be active during the event.

Weather in early August can include strong sun and possible afternoon thunderstorms; if no storms occur the road may be dry and dusty. Aid stations provide warm water and likely some food, though staffing at the top station is not guaranteed. There is no parking at the start; event parking is organized with a shuttle from the Greenwood Community Center, about 1 mile away. Entry is limited to 65 runners with a small entry fee to enable a waitlist feature and cover facilities and prizes. The Race Committee makes a number of discretionary entrant selections and fills remaining spots from the waitlist. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.