Sports Backers Marathon Training Team
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Distance
- 2026 Sports Backers Marathon Training Team · 2026 SB MTT - Half Marathon · 2026 SB MTT - 8k & more
From the Organizer
Need help preparing to run a marathon? Looking to make new friends while you train? Then look no further than the Sports Backers Marathon Training Team, designed to motivate and train individuals to run the Allianz Richmond Marathon. You’ll find yourself not just equipped with a detailed 23-week program, but a great crew of experienced coaches and inspirational teammates as well. One of our favorite perks? A dedicated SAG team that supports the weekend group runs. That’s right… water stops, Nuun, gels, and snacks while you TRAIN. So let Richmond’s running community carry you to 26.2… when you hit that final stretch at the Allianz Richmond Marathon, you’ll be glad you didn’t go it alone!
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, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Henrico, VA
Elevation
165 ft
Nearest Airport
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
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 Marathon Training Team, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
159
Days to train
- Race
- Sports Backers Marathon Training Team
- Date
- November 14, 2026
Coming Up
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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 Sports Backers Marathon Training Team?
- Sports Backers Marathon Training Team is a running race held in Henrico, 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 Marathon Training Team?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Henrico, Virginia at 4921 Lakeside Avenue, Henrico, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Sports Backers Marathon Training Team?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Sports Backers Marathon Training Team
Nov 14, 2026