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Richmond Marathon

· starts 8:00 AM
Richmond, VA

Richmond Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Richmond, Virginia. The next edition is on Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 400 ft (122 m); measured from its course file, it's 548 ft (167 m). Its high point is 260 ft (79 m). Registration is open to all; registration opened on November 1, 2025. The field is about 4,000 runners.

26.4miDistance
400ftClimbing
4,000runnersField
60°Flow 42°FTypical race day

The course

26.4miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
548ftMeasured climb
663ftDescent
260ftHigh point
45ftLow point

Questions about Richmond Marathon

When is Richmond Marathon 2026?

Richmond Marathon 2026 is on Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM local time.

Where is Richmond Marathon?

Richmond Marathon is held in Richmond, Virginia.

How long is Richmond Marathon?

Richmond Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).

How much elevation gain does Richmond Marathon have?

Richmond Marathon has 400 ft (122 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

How do you get into Richmond Marathon?

Richmond Marathon has open registration. Registration opened on November 1, 2025.

What is the weather usually like at Richmond Marathon?

Around Richmond Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 60°F (16°C) and the low about 42°F (6°C), averaged over recent years.

Where can I see the Richmond Marathon elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Richmond Marathon's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

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