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Mid-November · Southeast · Loop

Richmond Marathon

Richmond, VA

"America's Friendliest Marathon"

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Typical start temp
45°F(estimated)
Field size
~4,500-5,000 runners(estimated)
Course
Rolling
Elevation
500 ft gain(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A loop course around Richmond, VA, with steady rollers that reward even pacing.

Good fit if

  • Not enough verified data yet.

Think twice if

  • No notable warnings in the data.

Course and logistics

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road
Total gain
500 ft(estimated)
Field size
~4,500-5,000 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Steady crowd support
Entry
Data coming soon
Start / finish
Start and finish in the same area

Race details

Typical timing
Mid-November
Region
Southeast
Editorial tier
Featured
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26

"America's Friendliest Marathon"

Good to know

  • Bucket List
  • Loop course
  • Destination race

Race-day weather

Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.

Typical start
45°F(estimated)
By midday
56°F(estimated)
Dew point
38°F(estimated)
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 45°F — excellent marathon conditions.

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