Everything to know for the 2026 Allianz Richmond Marathon

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - It’s almost time for the Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Half Marathon, and Capital One 8k!

Here’s everything you need to know for this year’s race:

Watch live coverage Saturday morning:

12 On Your Side will be at the finish line on Saturday, Nov. 14 with interviews of runners, highlights from the races and several runner stories.

Packet Pick-up

Runners can pick up their race bibs at Richmond Raceway Infield, 600 E Laburnum Avenue:

• 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12
• 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13

Registration QR code or a photo ID is required to pick up your race packet. Tap here for full details.

Race Day

• 6-7:15 a.m. – Race Day Packet Pick-up (must be pre-purchased)
• 6 a.m. – Bag Check opens
• 6:30 a.m. – wear blue: run to remember Circle of Remembrance (5th & Broad St.)
• 7 a.m. – Marathon start (4th & Broad St.)
• 7:15 a.m. – Half Marathon start – Wave A (8th & Broad St.)
• 7:30 a.m. – 8k start (Between 6th/7th & Broad St.)
• 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – CoStar Group Post Race Party on Brown’s Island
• 11:30 a.m. – Half Marathon course closes
• 2 p.m. – Marathon course closes

Road Closures

The races close numerous streets in Richmond, with some starting as early as Thursday evening and continuing until Saturday afternoon.

Road closures have been pre-loaded into the Waze app.

Tap here for full details.

Party Zones

For Friends or relatives wanting to spectate along the course, check out the 12 On Your Side Party Zones at miles 7, 13 and 19 on the marathon course and mile 7 on the half marathon course.

Also for spectators, the race features an app to track runners’ progress, a spirit challenge and more. Tap here for full details.

First Alert Forecast

Saturday morning is looking dry and chilly at the start of the race!

For the latest weather forecast and headlines, download the 12 On Your Side First Alert Weather app. You can find the app in the Apple Store and on Google Play.