Entry fees are non-refundable, even in the case of a race postponement, format changes, cancellation and/or if you are unable to participate; race numbers and entries cannot be transferred to person. No exceptions. This means once we have received your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, and you may not give or sell your number or timing chip to anyone else. Anyone found participating with another person’s number will be disqualified and both people will be barred from future Sports Backers events, including the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k and Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon.

You may switch between the virtual and in-person event of the same distance (ie. virtual 8k for in-person 8k) for no fee. If you are already signed up for one race and want to switch to the alternate format, you may do so by emailing [email protected].

There will be no refunds and no transfer of entries from person-to-person. If you are already signed up for one race and want to switch to the other (i.e., the marathon to the half marathon), you may do so online through October 31, or in person at the Race Expo, (assuming the race you want to switch into has not already reached its capacity). There is a $10 fee to do so, along with any applicable entry fee increase at the time of the switch.

The distance of the event you are switching to/from is a non-factor in determining what you will owe when you switch events.  The determining factors are what you have already paid and the current price of the event you are switching to.  If you have already paid more than the current price of the event you are switching to, you will only owe the $10 transfer fee.  If you have paid less than the current entry fee of the event you are switching to, you will owe the difference in what you have paid and the current entry fee + the $10 transfer fee.  You will not receive a refund of any entry fees.

PLEASE NOTE: If you deferred your race entry from 2022 to 2023 and would now like switch distances, you must email [email protected] in order to process the switch.

1. SWITCHING TO AN EVENT THAT IS LESS EXPENSIVE THAN WHAT YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID:

EXAMPLE: If you registered for the half marathon for $75 and then want to switch to the 8k when its entry fee is $30, you would only pay the $10 transfer fee.

2. SWITCHING TO AN EVENT THAT IS MORE EXPENSIVE THAN WHAT YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID:

EXAMPLE:  If you registered for the marathon for $85 and would like to switch to the half marathon in July when the half’s entry fee is $95, you will owe $20 ($10 difference in entry fee + $10 transfer fee).

TO BEGIN THE SWITCHING PROCESS, CLICK HERE AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS.

Still have questions or trying to switch between one of our training teams? Please e-mail [email protected].

You may defer your registration from the 2022 Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon or VCU Health Richmond 8k to the 2024 event. You may only defer to and from the same event: 2023 8k to 2024 8k, 2023 Half to 2024 Half or 2023 Full to 2024 Full. Deferred registrations may not be transferred to another person. Refunds will not be issued under any circumstances. The fee to defer a registration is $10 for the 8k and $20 for the half or full marathons through September 15 and then $20 for the 8k and $30 for the half or full marathons from Sept 1 – October 31. All deferrals must be done by October 31 and may be used only for the 2024 event. You may only defer an entry once (i.e., if you defer your 2023 entry to 2024, you will not be able to defer it again to 2025). 

Please note: Training team registrations have different deferral rules and deadlines. Check each Training Team page for details.

TO BEGIN THE DEFERRAL PROCESS, CLICK HERE AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS.

Still have questions? Please e-mail [email protected].

If you need to make a change to your registration, you may do so online.  You have the ability to change the following online through October 31 unless otherwise noted:

• Predicted time (until September 30)
• Gender
• Shirt size (until September 30)
• Address
• Birthdate
• E-mail address

To edit any of your registration information, click here for instructions.

If you need to change information other than is listed above, please e-mail [email protected].

Yes! The Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon is a great event for first-timers as well as anyone trying to qualify for Boston. In fact, we are one of the top 25 races most frequently used to qualify for the Boston Marathon, based on the number of accepted entrants into the event.

Packet pick-up will take place at the Walmart Health & Fitness Expo on Thursday, November 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Friday, November 10 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

A photo ID is required to pick up your race packet.  You may pick up a race packet for another pre-registered runner, provided you have a copy of their photo ID.

Have your bib number and shirt mailed to you!

Can’t make it to the expo to pick up your packet? We offer the option of paying to have your bib number and shirt mailed to you! The cost is $30 per person through September 15 and from September 16-October 31, the fee is $40. You can add packet mailing during the registration process or if you are already registered please follow these steps.  No packet mailing will be offered after October 31.

Race Day Packet Pickup

Can’t make it to the expo, and rather pick up your bib race morning? We now offer the option to pay for a limited Race Day packet-pick-up for $40, which will include receiving your bib on race morning and your shirt once you have finished. You MUST purchase this in advance during registration. If you have already registered and want to add race day packet pick-up to your registration, please follow these steps. This option will close Friday, November 10^th at 9pm. If you purchase this option, you will receive an email closer to race day with location and time details.

Race Day registration will be offered from 6 to 7:30 a.m. on November 11 at Dominion Energy Center (enter on Grace Street between 6th and 7th Streets in the middle of the block). This is ONLY for those that have not already registered for one of the races.

We encourage the seasoned and first time marathoners (including walkers) alike to take part. Our course, however, is only open for 7 hours. This requires a 16:02 per mile pace. You must pass these points by the following times in order to continue with course support:

Mile 7 – 9:45 a.m.
Mile 11 – 10:50 a.m.
Mile 16 – 12:10 p.m.
Mile 20 – 1:15 p.m.

The half marathon course is open for 4 hours.

You can click HERE to see if you are registered.

Nuun Endurance is the official replenisher of the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon and is served at every water stop. GU is the official energy gel. Assorted flavors (Vanilla Orange, Strawberry Kiwi, Lemonade, Sea Salt Chocolate) are offered at Miles 14 and 21 on the marathon course and Mile 8 on the half marathon course.

Yes, both hydration packs and race vests are permitted on the marathon, half, and 8k courses.

Estes will offer bag check on race morning near the start of each race. You are responsible for providing your own bag. Volunteers will be on hand to help you attach the tear-off tag on your race bib to your bag. Once you have finished your race, you can pick up your bag in the parking lot of the Civil War Visitors Center at Historic Tredegar, adjacent to the CoStar Post Race Party.

Sports Backers invests in the future of active living in our region through our youth programs such as Kids Run RVA and the Scholar-Athlete program. From the youngest kids getting an opportunity to be a part of a run club, reaping the socio-emotional benefits while moving more, to those on their way to adulthood and applying to college, Sports Backers is passionate about supporting Richmond region youth. We do this by providing the resources they need to be successful, whether that be a pair of running shoes for a child in need, covering the cost of bus transportation for a run club to attend one of our signature events, or providing a scholarship to a promising student-athlete. Your donation makes it possible for us to support the most important part of our community – our kids. They are the future and we know that by investing in them and instilling healthy habits now, it benefits us all.

$100 – Scholarship contribution

$50 – Running shoes for 1 child

$35 – Team t-shirts for 5 kids

$15 – Race entry for 1 child

We always need volunteers for the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon! There are many different and fun opportunities for you to be a part of Richmond’s best running race. And, when you volunteer, you receive a cool marathon volunteer t-shirt.

Visit our volunteer website to sign up! »

Richmond-Area Marathon Championship

The Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon is awarding the top local finishers with cash prizes! Any current resident of the Richmond-Petersburg MSA is eligible to win prize money for being the first Richmond resident to cross the finish line at the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon. Prize money will be awarded to the top three males and females as follows:

Place Amount
1…………………………..$500
2…………………………..$300
3…………………………..$100

Please note: Plaques will be awarded to the top three local male and female finishers in the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon and VCU Health 8k. Richmond-Area Marathon Championship prize money and plaques will be mailed after the event.

Requirements to be considered for free entry*

If you have run under the following times, you may be considered for a free entry. Complete the Elite Athlete Entry Request form to receive more information. Email [email protected] with any questions. There is a limited capacity of complimentary entries and applications will close at the end of the day, Friday, October 13.

*All times must have been run in the last 18 months
*Comparable times from other distances are considered