Richmond Challenge
Complete all 3 races, Earn a Medal!
Choose which distance you want to complete on November 15—the Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, or VCU Health Richmond 8k, and then complete the other two distances virtually! You’ll have the month of November to complete your virtual events. Multiple distances equals more medals, more swag, and more bragging rights! You’ll also earn a special medal that will make you the envy of all your runner friends! Sign up today!
To be a part of the Richmond Challenge:
1. Register now for all three race distances.*
2. Complete all three race distances, one in-person on November 16 and the other two distances virtually during the month of November.
3. Your in-person results will be posted on the website: https://www.richmondmarathon.org/results/. For your virtual races, remember to enter your results manually and you will be added to the event leaderboard for each distance.
4. Earn each distance’s race swag and a special Richmond Challenge medal!
*You can register for all three distances at one time by selecting the bundle option.
*If you’ve already registered for a single distance, you may simply register for the remaining distances.
*If you deferred your entry in 2024 but have not claimed your deferral and registered for the 2025 race you should use the registration link that you have been e-mailed to both claim your deferral as well as select the other 2 distances. You will only be charged for the additional 2 distances you are registering for.
November 1 – November 30, 2025
Complete one in-person event on November 15 and the other two distances virtually anytime in November.
Entry Fees
Allianz Richmond Marathon
Early Bird Pricing, November 17 – 21: $90
November 22 – March 31: $100
April 1 – June 30: $110
July 1 – September 15: $125
September 16 – November 10: $140
Race Week, November 11 – November 14: $155
Race Day, November 15: $165
CarMax Richmond Half Marathon
Early Bird Pricing, November 17 – 21: $80
November 22 – March 31: $90
April 1 – June 30: $100
July 1 – September 15: $110
September 16 – November 10: $125
Race Week, November 11 – November 14: $140
Race Day, November 15: $155
VCU Health Richmond 8k
Early Bird Pricing, November 17 – 21: $35
November 22 – March 31: $35
April 1 – June 30: $35
July 1 – September 15: $40
September 16 – November 10: $45
Race Week, November 11 – November 14: $55
Race Day, November 15: $65
Note: A $50 donation to Sports Backers Youth Programs (our official event charity) when registering for the Allianz Richmond Marathon or CarMax Richmond Half Marathon will automatically reduce your race entry fee by $20. A $20 donation when registering for the VCU Health Richmond 8k will automatically reduced your entry fee by $10.