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). It starts at 175 ft (53 m) above sea level. Its high point is 260 ft (79 m). The course runs point to point. Registration is open to all; registration opened on November 1, 2025. The field is about 4,000 runners.
There are 22 other upcoming marathons in Virginia. Richmond Marathon climbs about 15 ft a mile (3 m per km), flatter than 60% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.
The course
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.
How hilly is Richmond Marathon?
Richmond Marathon climbs about 15 ft a mile (3 m per km), flatter than 60% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.
What other marathons are there in Virginia?
Other upcoming marathons in Virginia include Tidewater Striders Dismal Swamp Marathon (December 6, 2026), Willis River (January 3, 2027) and ICY-8 (February 6, 2027).
Other races in Virginia
- Tidewater Striders Dismal Swamp Marathon Marathon · Dec 6, 2026
- Willis River 35K · Jan 3, 2027
- ICY-8 Marathon · Feb 6, 2027
- Holiday Lake 50K++ 25K · Feb 13, 2027
- No Man's 50K 25K · Mar 6, 2027
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