Road RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier

Allianz Richmond Marathon

Road Running covering 8 km to 42.2 km in Richmond (Virginia, United States)

LocationRichmond, Virginia, United StatesShow on map(37.5538° N, 77.4603° W)
Date & StatusNovember 14, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Allianz Richmond Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Richmond, Virginia, US focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Forest.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Allianz Richmond Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Car Max Richmond Half Marathon (21.1 km, +190 m D+), and VCU Health Richmond 8K (8 km, +36 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 14, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (richmondmarathon.org).

Official website
Allianz Richmond Marathon in Richmond (Work: "Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event" · Photo: Shixart1985 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City RunNature & Off-RoadForest

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Allianz Richmond MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m201 m - 281 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Car Max Richmond Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+190 m204 m - 284 mLoop courseRoute & profile
VCU Health Richmond 8KRoad Running8 km+36 m207 m - 222 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
201 m - 281 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS37.5538° N, 77.4603° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 201 m to 281 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 281 m·at 15 km·Ø 0.9 %
201 m228 m254 m281 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km281 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Allianz Richmond Marathon take place?

Allianz Richmond Marathon takes place in Richmond, Virginia, US (start area at coordinates 37.5538° N, 77.4603° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 14, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Allianz Richmond Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Allianz Richmond Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Car Max Richmond Half Marathon (21.1 km, +190 m D+), and VCU Health Richmond 8K (8 km, +36 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Allianz Richmond Marathon?

The main competition (Allianz Richmond Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 201 m and 281 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Allianz Richmond Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (richmondmarathon.org).