Races Marathon · Richmond, USA
Richmond Marathon
Richmond Marathon is a rolling marathon in Richmond, USA, held each November. Riverside parkland and neighbourhoods with rolling middle miles and a fast downhill finish. Mid-November is crisp, typically 2-12C. With Richmond Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
November
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Mid-November is crisp, typically 2-12C.
Racing this course well
Riverside parkland and neighbourhoods with rolling middle miles and a fast downhill finish.
With Richmond Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Pick your goal for Richmond
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
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- When is the Richmond Marathon?
- It is held each November in Richmond, USA. Check the official Richmond Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Richmond Marathon course flat?
- Riverside parkland and neighbourhoods with rolling middle miles and a fast downhill finish.
- How should I train for the Richmond Marathon?
- Train specifically for Richmond — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. That's exactly what RunV's engine does after every run you log.
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