Don‘t live in Richmond but need help preparing for 26.2?

Look no further than our Virtual Marathon Training Team, designed to motivate and prepare individuals to participant in the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon on November 16. Modeled after our award-winning Richmond-based Sports Backers Marathon Training Team, you’ll find yourself not just equipped with a detailed 24-week program (begins June 1/2), but a great crew of experienced coaches to correspond with by email. One of our favorite perks? Race-day on-course support from our army of Sports Backers Marathon Training Team coaches and participants. Let our virtual team carry you to 26.2…when you hit that final stretch at the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, you’ll be glad you didn’t go at it alone!

Team Perks

  • Training book with a detailed 24-week plan to prepare you for the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon
  • Weekly Coach’s emails
  • Sports Backers Marathon Training Team (MTT) t-shirt
  • Sports Backers MTT race day singlet
  • Special Training Team Clothing Drop on race day
  • Race day on-course support from our great team of Sports Backers MTT coaches
  • Clinic videos
  • MTT meeting tent at the post-race festival
  • Invitation to the Final 20 mile supported training run (weekend of Oct. 26/27) on course with the Richmond-based MTT

Virtual Marathon Training Team Fees

Early Bird Pricing, November 12 – 16: $165

November 17 – May 17: $180

May 18 – July 10: $190

Add the Virtual Marathon Training Program to your entry while registering online. Already registered for the Marathon and want to add the training? Follow these simple steps. Questions or issues, Email us!

Please note: If you sign up for the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, including the Virtual Marathon Training Team, and defer your entry after July 12, 2024, your Virtual Marathon Training Team registration will not defer to 2025.