Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k
Richmond's Marathon weekend offers a fast, flat course with strong community support and a festive finish.
Race Date
Nov 14, 2026
Location
Richmond, VA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 8K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 127,975
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Richmond, Virginia, hosts a beloved running festival each November, anchored by the Marathon and complemented by the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon and Capital One Richmond 8K. Now in its 18th year, the event draws approximately 8,253 finishers, with runners traveling from around 6 states to experience its well-organized race day.
Runners can expect a fast, flat, and certified course, making it a prime location for personal bests and Boston Qualifier attempts. The event prides itself on a welcoming atmosphere for all participants, from seasoned athletes to first-time racers, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey from registration through the finish line.
The race boasts a strong repeat-runner rate of about 27%, a testament to its superior race day experience. Participants receive a technical long-sleeve shirt, and the finish line is met with enthusiastic cheers and a celebratory atmosphere. It's a community-focused event that aims to make every step easy and fun.
Race-provided description
We can't wait to provide you the superior race day experience that we've become known for over the past 49 years! We pride ourselves on being able to not only organize a large-scale event, but to also make our event feel tailor-made for all our participants regardless of size. From registration, to packet pick up, swag, on course entertainment, aid stations, and more, we want to make every step of your full, half, or 8k journey easy and fun. We look forward to November 14 and hope to see you at the finish! #RunRichmond
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Start Time
7:15 AM
Giveaway
Unisex long sleeve technical race shirt
Start Location
1st & E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout8018 years running
~8,253 finishers a year
shrinking
27% returning runners
2 timing sources
runners from 6 states
winner 1:06:25
typical high 60°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
42°
Afternoon (High)
60°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
65%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 127,975 finishers actually crossed the line across 18 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
127,975
Median time
2:12:21
Latest turnout
8,209
States
51
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k?
The Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k is held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 7:15 AM.
Where does the Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k take place?
It takes place in Richmond, Virginia.
What distances does the Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 8K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k course flat and good for a PR?
The Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k?
HalfRuns has finish records for 127,975 runners who have completed the Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k.
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