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 marathoners and half marathoners 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.

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

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 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 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, check back later in the summer.

For course bus tour info and registration, check back later in the summer.

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.

Sports Backers Marathon Training Program

Rules