Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team
Welcome to the Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team
AUGUST 8 – NOVEMBER 14, 2026
18 YEARS OF HALF TRAINING
This site is for registered members of the Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team
Register Now to train for the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon! Questions? Email Head Coach Cheryl Groce-Wright
COMING SOON:
2026 HMTT Training Guide
2026 HMTT Training Schedule
2026 HMTT Team Assignments
Half Marathon Training Team is CUPLESS. Don’t forget your personal hydration vessel (silicone cup, handheld water bottle, hydration vest, hydration belt, etc.)
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2025 Team Start Times*
(Updated 9/16/2025)
* Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your team start time for announcements, warm ups, and to use the restroom
SATURDAY:
- 7:15 AM: Teams will start every few minutes
- Novice: Kangaroos, Cheetahs, Dragons, Caribou, Goldfish, Crocodiles, Grizzly Bears
- Intermediate: Honey Badgers, Springboks, Red Bellied Cooters, Sharks
SUNDAY:
- 7:15 AM:
- Novice: Greywolves, Dalmatians
- Intermediate: Coyotes, Dingos