Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Distance
- 2026 Allianz Richmond Marathon · 2026 CarMax Richmond Half Marathon · 2026 Capital One Richmond 8k & more
From the Organizer
We can't wait to provide you the superior race day experience that we've become known for over the past 49 years! We pride ourselves on being able to not only organize a large-scale event, but to also make our event feel tailor-made for all our participants regardless of size. From registration, to packet pick up, swag, on course entertainment, aid stations, and more, we want to make every step of your full, half, or 8k journey easy and fun. We look forward to November 14 and hope to see you at the finish! #RunRichmond
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
61°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Richmond Intl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Richmond, VA
Population
227,595
as of 2023
Elevation
60 ft
Nearest Airport
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
159
Days to train
- Race
- Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k
- Date
- November 14, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k?
- Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k is a running race held in Richmond, Virginia on November 14, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia at 1st & E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k
Nov 14, 2026