Event Information for Spectators:

Follow your Participant’s Progress Electronically

We offer live splits and text/app alerts for all event participants and will provide 6.2, 13.1, and 20‑mile splits for marathoners, 10k splits for half marathoners, and finish results for all three races. Check back as we near race week to sign up for alerts.

12 On Your Side Party Zones!

Friends or relatives wanting to spectate along the course will want to visit our special 12 On Your Side Party Zones at miles 7, 13 and 19 on the marathon course and mile 7 on the half marathon course. Each location offers a prime viewing location and will feature music, noisemakers, and customizable signs. These 12 On Your Side Party Zones are easy to locate and will serve as a hub for spectators to show their support and enthusiasm. For a complete list of locations and directions, click here.

Music Along the Course

Live musical acts will be playing along the course to help inspire and motivate participants. To see who will be playing at the Finish Line Festival and for a full list of bands scheduled to play along the course, click here.

Community Spirit Challenge

The Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon has created the Community Spirit Challenge to boost entertainment and excitement along the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, and VCU Health Richmond 8k courses. Prizes of up to $500 will be awarded based on originality, theme, decorations, crowd size, and spirit. The Community Spirit Challenge will also provide groups with up to $250 to cover the cost of hosting their party to cheer on the runners. For details or to register your group, click here.

Runner Arrival Schedule

Want to know when to expect runners at a certain point along the marathon course? Print out our Pace Charts that show you when participants with the most common predicted times will be arriving at each mile mark.

CoStar Group Post Race Party

The CoStar Group Post Race Party takes place on Brown’s Island, adjacent to the finish line. Along with Post Race Food for the participants, there’s music, Hardywood craft beer, Tito’s and lemonade, post-race massages, medal engraving, sponsor tents, food vendors, and race merchandise. Be sure to bring your friends and family to celebrate the runners’ accomplishments! For a map, click here.