Allianz Richmond Marathon – Begins at 7 a.m.

The marathon starts at 4th and Broad Street and finishes on a downhill slope at 5th and Byrd Street, near Brown’s Island and Historic Tredegar on Richmond’s beautiful downtown riverfront, site of the CoStar Group Post Race Party. The marathon course will lead you through scenic and historic sections of the city, including along and across the beautiful James River.

The marathon course is great for first-timers and features some rolling hills. The marathon is USA Track & Field sanctioned and certified and is a top Boston Qualifier.

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*Course subject to change 

Marathon Start

Broad Street just west of 4th Street (the half marathon and 8k courses also start on Broad Street at 8th and 7th Streets, respectively). View Start Area Map (coming soon)

Finish

The Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, and Capital One Richmond 8k all end the same way: a downhill run to the finish at 5th & Byrd Streets. From there, head to Brown’s Island and Historic Tredegar for the CoStar Group Post Race Party, all along Richmond’s downtown riverfront.

 

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Marathon Course Support

  • Pinnacle Water Stops: At the start and approximately every two miles until Mile 20, then every mile thereafter
  • Tailwind Rapid Hydration (Strawberry Lemonade): Available at every water stop on the course
  • GU energy gel (Vanilla Bean & Strawberry Banana): Miles 14 and 21
  • Noogs energy chews (Lemon Zinger and Wicked Apple): Miles 14 and 21
  • Junk Food Stops: Miles 16 & 22
  • Pickle Juice: Mile 23
  • Port-o-johns: Start/Finish and adjacent to every water stop
  • Medical attention: Available along the course

Course Time Limit

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 – 9:05 a.m.
Mile 11 – 10:10 a.m.
Mile 16 – 11:30 a.m.
Mile 20 – 12:30 p.m.
Mile 23 – 1:20 p.m.