Celebrating its 31st Year, the SunTrust Richmond Marathon is a Boston Qualifier!

Be a part of Richmond's most prestigious running event!
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The NTELOS 8k now features a tour of some of Richmond’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods and is perfect for runners and walkers of all abilities who want to be a part of a great running event. The same first-class service that makes us “America’s Friendliest Marathon” elevates the NTELOS 8k to a premier experience for all participants.

From packet pick-up through the post-race celebration, you'll be greeted with smiles and encouragement by race staff, volunteers and spectators. Enjoy the musical performers and spirit groups along the course and be sure to leave plenty of time for the great Ellwood Thompson’s Finish Line Festival in Shockoe Slip.

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Events

Schedule

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All Runners Receive

Computer Chip Timing

Packet/T-Shirt Pick-up

Course Info

Entry Fees

Training Program

Starting Corrals

Awards

Walk-up Registration

Switching Races

Race Charity

Pasta Dinner

Health & Fitness Expo

Directions and Race Day Parking

Race Day Bag Check

Rules

 

 
Marathon
Half Marathon
8k (Walkers Welcome!)
Kids Run
 

Schedule

Thursday, November 13
5 - 9 p.m. SecureHorizons Health & Fitness Expo
Packet pick-up, Expo and walk-up registration
Arthur Ashe Athletic Center
   

Friday, November 14

11 a.m. - 9 p.m. SecureHorizons Health & Fitness Expo
Packet pick-up, Expo and walk-up registration
Arthur Ashe Athletic Center
6 - 8 p.m. Pasta Dinner, Omni Richmond Hotel.  Sign up by Nov. 1.
7 p.m. Richmond Times-Dispatch Kids Run at Sports Backers Stadium
 
Saturday, November 15
7 a.m. 8k start
7:30 a.m. Half Marathon start
8 a.m. Marathon start
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Post-race celebration at Finish Line
3 p.m. Marathon course closes
   

    Entry fees are non-refundable and entries are non-transferable, no exceptions.  Once we receive and process your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate. The entry fee for the 2008 race will not transfer to the 2009 race. All entries received by October 15, 2008 will be confirmed by mail. Entries received after October 15 may be confirmed by visiting our web site. On-line and mail-in entrants who provide a valid email address also receive instant email confirmation. Do not mail entry forms after November 1. Instead, sign up on-line through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12.

Late registration will be held at the Arthur Ashe Athletic Center during the Health &  Fitness Expo on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
No Race Day registration or packet pick up!

If you are already signed up for one race and want to switch to the other, you may do so in person at the Race Expo. There is a $10 fee to do so, along with any applicable entry fee difference.

 

       Every 8k runner receives a special technical race shirt and a medal at the finish line and is admitted to a special post-race celebration with plenty of free food, drink and lots of smiles and pats on the back.
       Water stops will be positioned at the start and at two other locations. Diamond Springs water and Mountain Blast-flavored POWERade will be available at water stops on the race course.  Port-o-johns will be stationed at the Start/Finish and adjacent to every water stop. Digital clocks will be stationed at every mile.  Medical attention is available along the course.

 

Event to Debut New Disposable Timing Chip

    The NTELOS 8k will feature the debut of the new ChronoTrack "D" Race Timing Tag, a light-weight disposable timing device that will replace the old ChampionChip.  The "D" tag will come attached to your race bib.  Instructions on the back of your bib will explain how to attach the adhesive tag through your laces.  Please follow them carefully in order to help insure you are timed properly.

 

Packet pick-up will be available at the Secure Horizons Health & Fitness Expo held at the Arthur Ashe Athletic Center on Thursday, November 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, November 14 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP! A photo ID is required to pick up your race packet. You may pick up a race packet for another pre-registered runner, provided you have a copy of their photo ID.

 

Enter By:
8k
 
Through June 30
$20
 
July 1 - September 30
$25
 
October 1 - November 12
$30*
 
*Walk up registration will be available at the Secure Horizons Health & Fitness Expo for a $10 surcharge.

Pasta Dinner: $25

THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!!!

Switching Races. If you are already signed up for one race and want to switch to the other, you may do so in person at the Race Expo. There is a $10 fee to do so, along with any applicable entry fee difference.

 

Training Program

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Participants in the 8k will be corralled for the start based on predicted times listed on their completed entry form.

 
Place
8k Overall
8k Masters
1
$1,000
$250
2
$500
$150
3
$250
$100
4
$150
5
$100

     Overall awards are determined by clock time; age group awards by chip time.  
     Cash awards go to the top five overall finishers and the top 3 masters finishers, male and female. 
     Additional awards will be presented to the top five in all age groups. Age groups are: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70-74 and 75 & up.
     The Awards Ceremony for overall winners and masters winners for the 8k will begin at 11 a.m.  Age group winners will receive their awards by mail after the race.

 

 

     Walk Up Registration will be held at the SecureHorizons Health & Fitness Expo at the Arthur Ashe Center on Thursday, November 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, November 14 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK UP!!!

 

If you are already signed up for one race and want to switch to the other, you may do so in person at the Race Expo on Thursday or Friday. There is a $10 fee to do so, along with any applicable entry fee difference. 

 

  Donate Life is the official race charity of the SunTrust Richmond Marathon, working to increase organ, eye and tissue donation in Virginia and across the United States. Through educational efforts, Donate Life encourages all Americans to say “yes” to donation and document their decision to become a donor. Today you can make a difference by signing up as an organ and tissue donor. If you are a Virginia resident you can register to be a donor at www.save7lives.org or at the DMV. If you live outside Virginia, please visit www.donatelife.net to find out how to sign up in your state. Together we can help save lives.

 

    The Pasta Dinner will be held on Friday, November 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Omni Richmond. The cost is $25 per person and seating is limited.  Reservations will be accepted until November 1 or the dinner sells out, whichever comes first.  For reservations, sign up and pay when you register or call (804) 673-RACE.


     The SecureHorizons Health & Fitness Expo will be held at the Arthur Ashe Center (please note this is a change from past years) on Thursday, November 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday, November 14 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Pick up your T-shirt and Race Packet and see the latest sports equipment and more!

 

    

NOTE: The directions listed below take into account street closures on Race Day.

With over 90 parking decks and lots in the downtown area, there is plenty of parking available on Race Day. Remember that the Start & Finish lines are located only 6 blocks apart. It is recommended that 8k runners park near the start to allow for more parking near the finish for marathoners. Here is a partial listing of the parking decks open on Race Day:

Parking Near the Start (recommended for 8k entrants) Spaces
5th & Marshall 800
7th & Marshall 300
Parking Near the Finish Spaces
James Center (10th & Canal) 700
12th & Canal 400
100 Virginia Street 300
Crowne Plaza (5th & Canal) 200

5TH & MARSHALL DECK (Located approximately 3-4 blocks from race starts at the northeast corner of 5th and Marshall Streets. Entrances are located on 5th and on Marshall.)
From the North & West: Take I-95 South/I-64 East to the 3rd Street exit (Exit 75). Follow 3rd Street South to Marshall Street. Make a left on Marshall Street. The entrance to the deck is located on the left side of Marshall Street, immediately after crossing 5th Street.
From the East: Take I-64 West and use the 5th Street exit (Exit 190). Follow 5th Street and make a right onto Jackson Street. Make a left onto 3rd Street. Follow 3rd Street South to Marshall Street. Make a left on Marshall Street. The entrance to the deck is located on the left side of Marshall Street, immediately after crossing 5th Street.

7TH & MARSHALL DECK (Located approximately 1-3 blocks from race starts at the southwest corner of 7th and Marshall Streets)
From the North & West: Take I-95 South/I-64 East to the 3rd Street exit (Exit 75). Follow 3rd Street South to Marshall Street. Make a left on Marshall Street. Go East on Marshall Street and make a right on 7th Street (this is normally One Way in the opposite direction, but a police officer will be there to direct cars onto 7th Street. The entrance to the deck will be immediately on your right.
From the East: Take I-64 West and use the 5th Street exit (Exit 190). Follow 5th Street and make a right onto Jackson Street. Make a left onto 3rd Street. Follow 3rd Street South to Marshall Street. Make a left on Marshall Street. Go East on Marshall Street and make a right on 7th Street (this is normally One Way in the opposite direction, but a police officer will be there to direct cars onto 7th Street. The entrance to the deck will be immediately on your right.

JAMES CENTER DECK (Located adjacent to the Finish Line on the north side of Canal Street between 10th & 12th. On Race Day, there are available entrances on 10th, 12th and Canal Streets.)
From the East or West: I-64 to I-95 South. Follow the directions below.
From the North or South: I-95 from the north or south to Exit 74A (Downtown Expressway). Take Canal St. Exit and turn right onto 10th Street. Entrance to deck is on your right.

12TH & CANAL DECK (Located 2 blocks from the Finish Line on the northeast corner of 12th and Canal Streets)
From the East and West: I-64 to I-95 South. Follow directions below.
From the North: I-95 South to Exit 74B (Franklin Street). Turn right onto E. Franklin St. Turn left at light onto 14th Street. Turn right at third light onto Canal St. Go two blocks and Turn right onto 12th Street. Parking deck entrance is on your right.
From the South: I-95 from the north or south to Exit 74A (Downtown Expressway). Take Canal St. Exit. Make first left onto 10th Street heading South. Make first left on to Byrd Street heading east. Follow Byrd Street as it curves back under Expressway and then stay straight across Canal Street to 12th Street. Parking deck entrance is on your right.

100 VIRGINIA STREET DECK (Located 4 blocks from the Finish Line on the northwest corner of Canal and Virginia Streets)
From the East and West: I-64 to I-95. Follow directions below.
From the North: I-95 South to Exit 74B (Franklin Street). Turn right onto E. Franklin St. Turn left at light onto 14th Street. Turn right at third light onto Canal St. Go one block and Turn right onto 14th Street. The entrance to the deck is on your left.
From the South: I-95 from the north or south to Exit 74A (Downtown Expressway). Take Canal St. Exit. Make first left onto 10th Street heading South. Make first left on to Byrd Street heading east. Follow Byrd Street as it curves back under Expressway and then stay straight across Canal Street to 12th Street. Make a right on to Cary Street heading east. Go two blocks and make a right on to Virginia Street. Parking deck entrance is on your right.

CROWNE PLAZA DECK (Located 6 blocks from the Finish Line on the southeast corner of Canal and 5th Streets.)
From the all directions: I-95 from the north or south to Exit 74A (Downtown Expressway). Take Canal St. Exit and go five blocks to 5th Street. Make a left on to 5th Street. The entrance to the deck is on your left.

 

    UPS trucks will be on site at the Starting Line to collect your bags and then take them to the Finish.  Clearly mark your bag with your name and race number.

 

 

Please note:

There will be no refunds and no transfer of entries from person-to-person or year-to-year. If you are already signed up for one race and want to switch to the other, you may do so in person at the Race Expo. There is a $10 fee to do so, along with any applicable entry fee difference. 
This race is conducted under the rules of USATF and the Road Runners Club of America.
In consideration of the safety of all participants, NO STROLLERS, BABY JOGGERS, IN-LINE SKATES, SKATEBOARDS, BICYCLES OR ANIMALS ON LEASHES will be allowed on the course.  This will be strictly enforced.