Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & VCU Health Richmond 8k

Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & VCU Health Richmond 8k fills the morning of November 14, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. The marathon (26.2 miles) starts at 7 a.m., the half marathon (13.1 miles) at 7:15 a.m., and the 8K (5 miles) at 7:30 a.m., on USATF-certified courses that mix the city with its riverfront.

Live music and cheer zones line the route, and the finish comes downhill, which is a gift if you have paced the closing miles properly and a temptation if you have not. Marathoners should count on about 16 weeks of building with a weekly long run; the half rewards 10 to 12. Whichever you run, the post-race party on the banks of the James River, with pizza, craft beer and pickle juice stands, is worth staying for.