Richmond’s biggest running day is here. More than 21,000 runners will take to the streets Saturday, November 14, for the sold-out Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Half Marathon and Capital One 8K, the race’s fastest sellout ever, with all 7,200 marathon spots claimed by June.
The marathon kicks off at 7:00 a.m. at Fourth and Broad Street, followed by the half marathon at 7:15 a.m. (Wave A, Eighth, and Broad) and the 8K at 7:30 a.m. A Circle of Remembrance is set for 6:30 a.m. at Fifth and Broad, with bag check opening at 6:00 a.m.
Route Changes
All three races have new starting locations along Broad Street, and the finish line moves to Fifth and Byrd Streets, replacing the traditional finish near Tredegar. The 8K takes a more direct route along Broad, while half-marathons follow a new stretch of Hermitage and Princeton roads.
Road closures
Some closures began Thursday evening, with more on Friday. Most Saturday closures end by noon, though no-parking restrictions remain until 5:00 p.m. Broad Street closes from Arthur Ashe Boulevard to North 10th until 10:00 a.m.; Hermitage Road northbound between Laburnum and Pope Avenue closes until 1:00 p.m. Closures are pre-loaded into Waze, and towing inquiries go to Seibert’s Towing.
For Spectators
Cheer at 12 on your side party zones at mile 7, 13, and 19 on the marathon course, and mile 7 on the half. A runner tracking app is available, and the CoStar Group Post Race Party runs 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Brown’s Island.
The weather on marathon day looks dry but chilly at the start. Live coverage begins, with the marathon course closing at 02:00 p.m.
