Can’t be in Richmond on Nov. 15? You can still run with us!

Whether you’re able to run with us in-person or not, you can still be a part of the Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, or VCU Health Richmond 8k. Participate virtually anytime during the month of November and earn amazing swag to go along with your amazing accomplishment!

To be a part of America’s Friendliest Marathon:

1. Register for the race distance of your choice.

2. Complete the event during the month of November.

3.  Submit your results to receive an official finish time and be included on the event leaderboard. See below for steps to submit.

4. Earn Swag!

November 1 – November 30, 2025

Simply run at the location of your choice and at the time you choose!

Entry Fees

Allianz Richmond Marathon
November 17 – September 15: $80
September 16 – November 15: $90

CarMax Richmond Half Marathon
November 17 – September 15: $70
September 16 – November 15: $80

VCU Health Richmond 8k
Through November 15: $35

Register Now

or print out an entry form and mail it in with payment

Note: A $25 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 $15. A $20 donation when registering for the VCU Health Richmond 8k will automatically reduced your entry fee by $10.

Additional Info

Race Swag

SWAG will include:

  • Long sleeve technical race shirt
  • Custom medal
  • Premium finisher item
  • Our famous fleece Finisher Blanket (*marathon and half marathon participants only*)
  • All finishers can redeem a free certificate to recognize and commemorate their accomplishment

Awards & Leaderboard

Leaderboard

Whether taking part on the official Marathon course or virtually, participants can submit their results to receive an official finish time and be included on the event leaderboard.

To submit your results, follow these steps:

  • Sign in to your RunSignUp Profile
  • View your events under Past Events
  • Click Submit Virtual Results next to the registration you are editing
  • Enter your Virtual Results
  • Click Submit Your Time

Entry Confirmation

Already registered? You can confirm your entry here.

Event Rules

  • Entry fees are non-refundable, even in the case of a race cancellation, updated race format, and/or if you are unable to participate; race numbers and entries cannot be transferred to another person. No exceptions. If you are already signed up for one race and want to switch to another and assuming the race you want to switch into has not reached capacity, you may do so online through November 5 or in person at the Race Expo. There is a $10 fee to do so, along with any applicable entry fee difference.
  • The age minimum to register on or before race day: Allianz Richmond Marathon is 16 years of age, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon is 12 years of age, VCU Health Richmond 8k is 6 years of age.

Cancellations, Switches, & Deferrals

Postponements/Cancellations

Entry fees are non-refundable, even in the case of a race postponement, cancellation, updated race format, and/or if you are unable to participate; race numbers and entries cannot be transferred to another person. No exceptions. This means once we have received your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, and you may not give or sell your number or timing tag to anyone else.

Switching Races (Distance)

There will be no refunds and no transfer of entries from person-to-person. You may switch between the three events (8k, half, and full) for a $10 distance switch fee if going down in distance. If going up in distance, it’s $10 plus the difference in entry fee at the time of the switch. If you are already signed up for one race and want to switch to the other, you may do so online through November 5 or in person at the Race Expo, provided the race you are switching to has not reached its capacity. You will not receive a refund of any entry fees.

PLEASE NOTE: If you deferred your race entry from 2024 to 2025 and would now like switch distances, you must email [email protected] in order to process the switch.

1. SWITCHING TO A SHORTER DISTANCE EVENT:

EXAMPLE: If you registered for the half marathon and now want to do the 8k, you would pay the $10 distance switch fee.

TO BEGIN THE SWITCHING PROCESS, CLICK HERE AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS.
2. SWITCHING TO A LONGER DISTANCE EVENT:

EXAMPLE:  If you registered for the half marathon for $90 and would like to switch to the marathon in July when the marathon’s entry fee is $125, you will owe $45 ($35 difference in entry fee + $10 distance switch fee).

PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR MORE DETAILS TO SWITCH TO A HIGHER DISTANCE EVENT.

Still have questions or trying to switch between one of our training teams? Please e-mail [email protected].

Switching In-person to Virtual

You may switch from the in-person to the virtual event of the same distance (ie. in-person marathon to virtual marathon) for no fee.

TO BEGIN THE SWITCHING PROCESS, CLICK HERE AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS.

If you have any issues transfer please email [email protected] with your shipping address (packet mailing is included with your virtual registration).

Switching Virtual to In-person

To switch from virtual to the in-person event of the same distance (ie. virtual 8k for in-person 8k) by paying the difference in entry fee at the time of the switch.

PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR MORE DETAILS TO SWITCH TO THE IN-PERSON EVENT.

Deferrals

You may defer your registration from the 2025 Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, or VCU Health Richmond 8k to the 2026 event. You may only defer to and from the same event distance. Deferred registrations may not be transferred to another person. Refunds will not be issued under any circumstances. The fee to defer a registration is $10 for the 8k and $25 for the half or full marathons through September 15 and then $20 for the 8k and $35 for the half or full marathons. All deferrals must be done by October 30, 2025 and may be used only for the 2026 event.

Please note: Training team registrations have different deferral rules and deadlines. Check each Training Team page for details.

To begin the deferral process, click here and follow the prompts.

Still have questions? Please e-mail [email protected].

How do I make changes to my registration information?

If you need to make a change to your registration, you may do so online. You have the ability to change the following online until Saturday, October 30, 2025 unless otherwise noted:

  • Gender
  • Shirt size (until September 30)
  • Shipping Address
  • Date of birth
  • E-mail address

To edit any of your registration information, click here for instructions.

If you need to change information other than what is listed above, please e-mail [email protected].