Events

Schedule

Entry Rules & Confirmation

All Runners Receive

Computer Chip Timing

Packet/T-Shirt Pick-up

Entry Fees

Starting Corrals

Awards

Walk-up Registration

Race Charity

Pasta Dinner

Health & Fitness Expo

Pace Teams and Course Tours

Directions and Race Day Parking

Race Day Bag Check

Sports Backers Marathon Training Program

Rules

Schedule

Entry Rules & Confirmation

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.

Along with VIP Treatment,  All Runners Receive...

All runners receive a custom finisher’s medal at the finish line, and and can redeem a free certificate to recognize and commemorate their accomplishment. Every runner in the marathon, half marathon and 8k receives a special technical race shirt, 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 every two miles until Mile 20, then every mile thereafter. Diamond Springs water and POWERade will be available at every water stop on the race course. Energy gel will be available at Miles 14 and 20. Marathoners looking for an extra burst of energy in the waning miles will want to make sure to hit the Junk Food Stop at Miles 16 and 22. Wet wash cloths will be available at Miles 17 and 23. Porto-johns will be stationed at the Start/Finish and adjacent to every water stop. Digital clocks will be stationed at every mile in both races. Medical attention is available along the course.

Event to Debut New Disposable Timing Chip

The SunTrust Richmond Marathon 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/T-shirt Pick-up

Entry Fees

Enter By:

Marathon

Half Marathon

8k

$75

$60

$20

$85

$70

$25

$95*

$80*

$30*

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. 

Starting Corrals

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

All participants must be able to finish the marathon in 7 hours. In order to do so, you will need to maintain a 16:02 per mile pace or you will be asked to move to the sidewalk to enable the reopening of the streets to vehicular traffic. At that time, there will no longer be traffic protection, medical aid or water stops offered. There will be four designated checkpoints along the course with shuttles available to take participants back to the finish area if anyone does not reach a checkpoint by these times:

Awards

Place 

Marathon

Half Marathon

8k

Masters 
(All Races)

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 in all races. 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. (*8k only)
     The Awards Ceremony for overall winners in each race will take place in the finish line area immediately after they have all completed the race.  Age group and Masters winners in both races will be mailed their awards after the race.

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. 

Walk Up Registration

     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!!!

Do Your Part to Help Save Lives

    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.

Pasta Dinner

    The Pasta Dinner will be held on Friday, November 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Omni Richmond Hotel . 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.

 SecureHorizons Health & Fitness Expo (New Location in 2008)

     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!

Pace Teams and Course Tours

     The Richmond Road Runners Club is proud to offer these two special, complimentary services to all Marathon participants.  Pace Teams will be available to help you reach your time goal.  Course Bus Tours will be available on Friday, November 14 and depart from the Race Expo (advanced reservations encouraged).

For Pace Team info and registration, click here.

For course bus tour info and registration, click here.

Directions and Race Day Parking

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:

5TH & MARSHALL DECK (Located approximately 3-4 blocks from all 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 all 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.

To print out a list of parking decks and rates, courtesy of RideFinders.com, click here.

To print out a corresponding map of downtown, courtesy of RideFinders.com, click here.

For a helpful downtown map from the Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau, click here.

Race Day Bag Check

    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.

Sports Backers Marathon Training Program

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