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

New Half Marathon Added for 2008!

You asked for it and we’re adding it!

The Half Marathon will start on Broad Street, just like the marathon and 8k, and finish at 10th & Cary. The event will feature all of the same extra touches and service that you’ve come to expect from a Sports Backers event!

Click here for a course map.

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Events

 

Schedule

 

Entry Rules & Confirmation

 

All Runners Receive

 

Computer Chip Timing

 

Packet/T-Shirt Pick-up

 

Entry Fees

 

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
4 - 8 p.m. Secure Horizons Health & Fitness Expo
Packet pick-up, Expo and walk-up registration
Arthur Ashe Athltic Center
   

Friday, November 14

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

 

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 marathoners and half marathoners receive a custom finisher’s medal at the finish line, 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.

 

Computer Chip Timing

The SunTrust Richmond Marathon uses the computerized ChampionChip timing system.  Chip timing allows each runner's time to start when they reach the starting line.  Your finish time is calculated precisely when you cross the finish line.  Runners are provided with a chip in their race packet and must return it at the finish line.  In case of withdrawal or cancellation, a $30 replacement fee will be assessed if the chip is not returned within 15 days after the race.  Runners who already own a chip may use it by filling in the chip number on the entry form.

 

Packet/T-shirt Pick-up

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.

 

Entry Fees

Enter By:

Marathon

Half Marathon

8k

 
December 31, 2007
$60
$50
$20
 
January 1 - March 31, 2007
$65
$55
$20
 
April 1 - June 30

$75

$60

$20

 
July 1 - September 30

$85

$70

$25

 
October 1 - November 10

$95*

$80*

$30*

 
*Walk up registration will be available at the 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. 

 

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.

 

Awards

Place 

Marathon

Half Marathon

8k

Masters 
(All Races)

1

$2,500 $1,000

$1,000

$250

2

$1,500 $500

$500

$150

3

$750 $250

$250

$100

4

$500 $150

$150

5

$250 $100

$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 Secure Horizons 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, Half Marthon and NTELOS 8k, working to increase organ and tissue donation. Through educational efforts, we encourage all Americans to say “Yes” to organ and tissue donation and record a donation decision. One organ donor can save 7 lives and one tissue donor can help more than 50 people. Today you can make a difference by signing up as a donor at the DMV, signing a donor card, and talking to your family. Together we can save lives.  Donate Life is a program of the non-profit agencies UNOS and LifeNet.

 

 

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.

 

 Secure Horizons Health & Fitness Expo (New Location in 2008)

     The Secure Horizons 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 race shirt and Race Packet and see the latest sports equipment and more!

 

Directions and Race Day Parking

     Parking is available on streets throughout the downtown area. Additional parking is available in nearby parking decks.  For detailed directions, check back later in the summer.

 

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.

 

Rules

Please note:
There will be no refunds and no transfer of entries. 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. 
You must be able to complete the marathon course in 7 hours or less.
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.