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Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team

Date
November 14, 2026
Distance
2026 Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team · 2026 SB HMTT - 8k · 2026 SB HMTT - Virtual Half Marathon & more
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From the Organizer

It turns out one really is the loneliest number… especially when you’re training for a half marathon. So join up with other motivated runners as you embark on a 14-week program that prepares you for the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, a companion race of the Allianz Richmond Marathon. Our training teams have an incredible corps of experienced coaches, as well as dedicated SAG support for those long weekend runs, and we even offer informational clinics to keep you up-to-date on the latest in gear, nutrition, injury prevention and more. Did we mention this might be the coolest way to meet people in Richmond? Okay, so we don’t have proof, but we can guarantee you’ll end up with a few more pals than you had before.

 

Events

2026 Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team7:15 AMRegister →
2026 SB HMTT - 8k7:30 AMRegister →
2026 SB HMTT - Virtual Half Marathon7:15 AMRegister →
2026 SB HMTT - Virtual 8k7:30 AMRegister →

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.

Sunrise 6:49 AMSunset 5:01 PMDaylight 10h 12m

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 Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

159

Days to train

Race
Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team
Date
November 14, 2026

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.

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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 Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team?
Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team 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 Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team?
Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia at City Stadium, Richmond, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team

Nov 14, 2026

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