Don‘t live in Richmond but need help preparing for 13.1?

Then look no further than our Virtual Half Marathon Training Team, designed to motivate and prepare individuals to run the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon on November 15. Modeled after our award-winning Richmond-based Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team, you’ll find yourself not just equipped with a detailed 14-week program (begins August 9/10), 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 Half Marathon Training Team coaches and participants. So let our Virtual Half Marathon Training Team carry you to 13.1…when you hit that final stretch at the Nov. 15 CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, you’ll be glad you didn’t go at it alone!

The package includes:

  • Training book (which you’ll receive electronically) with a detailed 14-week plan to prepare you for the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon on November 15
  • Weekly Coach’s emails
  • Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team t-shirt
  • Sports Backers Half Team race day singlet
  • Race day on-course support from our great team of Sports Backers Half Team coaches
  • Clinic videos
  • Half Team meeting tent at the post-race festival (shared with the Marathon Training Team)
  • Invitation to the final long run, 12 miles (weekend of Nov 1/2), on course with the Richmond Half Team

Virtual Half Marathon Training Team Fees

Early Bird Pricing, November 17- 21: $145

November 22 – July 19: $155

July 20 – August 31: $165

 

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

Please note: If you sign up for the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, including the Virtual Half Marathon Training Team, and defer your entry after September 8, 2025, your Virtual Half Marathon Training Team registration will not defer to 2026.