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Richmond Marathon
Richmond Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Richmond, Virginia. It is usually held in November; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 19,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- November
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Field size
- ~19,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- November (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 19,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- richmondmarathon.com
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
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Richmond Marathon: common questions
- When is the Richmond Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in November. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- 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.
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