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Richmond Marathon
Richmond Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Richmond, Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 14, 2026. About 19,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 14, 2026
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Field size
- ~19,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 19,000 runners
- Course
- 236 m (~774 ft) gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- richmondmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: waitlist
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $200 (from sportsbackers.org, checked October 2, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 685 ft gain, 813 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Richmond Marathon
Known as 'America's Friendliest Marathon,' the Richmond Marathon weekend pairs a scenic full marathon with a hugely popular half marathon and 8K through historic Richmond. The combined event draws roughly 19,000-20,000 runners and now sells out across all distances.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- FindMyMarathon Top 50 BQ Races 2026 — #42 (BQ rate 11.3%, PR score 98.7, Rolling Hills); Nicknamed 'America's Friendliest Marathon'; one of the largest marathons in the US; USATF-certified; Boston qualifier; all three distances sell out
- Notes
- Popular regional marathon
More marathons in Virginia
Coming up next, by confirmed date.
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Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8kRichmond, VAMarathonHalf Marathon8K5 Miles ~7,200 runners
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Tidewater Strider Dismal Swamp 50K / Marathon /Half Marathon/50K RelayChesapeake, VA50KMarathonHalf Marathon100K ~150 runners
More races in Richmond
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Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8kRichmond, VAMarathonHalf Marathon8K5 Miles ~7,200 runners
More upcoming races in Virginia
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Old Point National Bank Wicked 10K WeekendVirginia Beach, VA10K5KMonster MileKids Kilometer ~8,000 runners
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Richmond Marathon: common questions
- When is the Richmond Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 14, 2026.
- Where is the Richmond Marathon held?
- In Richmond, Virginia.
- What distances does the Richmond Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Richmond Marathon?
- About 19,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Richmond Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Richmond Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: waitlist. Listed fee for the longest distance, $200 (from sportsbackers.org, checked October 2, 2026).
- What time does the Richmond Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Richmond Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 685 ft gain, 813 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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