Power the Hype in Newport News: One City Marathon Weekend & Beyond

🏃‍♂️ We're returning to what started it all, marathons!After focusing on our epic 2024 road trip and Virgin Voyages series, Episode 15 brings us back to marathon travel. Nathan and Alicia shares his experience running the inaugural 2015 One City Marathon in Newport News, Virginia, his state #17 in the quest to run all 50 states.What You'll Hear:✨ Power the Hype 2026 - Newport News's year-long celebration kicks off with the marathon!🎉 Race Weekend Events:Friday Power the Hype One City Kickoff Crawl (5-9 PM) - Live music, food trucks, line dancing with Break it Down RVA, and remarks from the MayorSaturday One City Celebration at Tradition Brewing Company (8 AM-Noon)Sunday One City Celebration at The Yard District (8 AM-2 PM) with Coastal Fermentory & Ironclad DistilleryALL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - runners and non-runners welcome!🏃 The Race:Flat, fast, Boston Qualifier course (13-20% BQ rate!)\Point-to-point spanning all 26.2 miles of Newport News400-500 finishers for the marathon - perfect size for first-timersAlso features Half Marathon, 5K, and Nautical Mile Fun Run🎯 Insider Info from the City of Newport News:We talked with Olivia from the city of Newport News Communications to bring you exclusive details about this year's festivities.📍 What We Explored:The Mariners' Museum (35,000+ artifacts, $1 admission!)Virginia Living Museum (native species zoo/aquarium/planetarium)Newport News Park trailsWhere we stayed and ate💡 Nathan's Big Takeaway:"Someone has to be first. Sometimes it should be you!" - Why taking risks on inaugural races (and in life) is worth it.Race Info:Race weekend: February 27 - March 1, 2026Marathon: Sunday, March 1, 2026Also: Half Marathon, 5K, Nautical Mile Fun RunOne City Marathon official website: https://www.nnva.gov/3150/One-City-Marathon🌐 OneCityMarathon.com📱 Download the One City Marathon app for live trackingFollow: @onecitymarathon on social mediaSpecial thanks to: Olivia and the City of Newport News Communications DepartmentMarrying Your Passions is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, a married DINK couple (Dual Income, No Kids) who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. Whether you're a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure NOW, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring!Connect with us:Instagram & Facebook: @marryingyourpassionsWebsite: marryingyourpassions.comBlog: marryingyourpassions.blogspot.comP2 Pics: Check out Peppermint Patty's page!Read Alicia’s reviews on Google MapsRead Nathan’s reviews on TripAdvisorNext Episode:Episode 16 explores Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Historic Jamestowne, perfect add-ons to your race weekend, especially for America's 250th anniversary!🎧 Whether you're a runner, a DINK/SINK traveler, or someone looking for the perfect Virginia getaway, this episode has something for you!