Richmond Marathon 2026

The marathon starts on Broad Street and finishes on a downhill slope at 5th and Tredegar Street at Brown's Island and the Canal Walk on Richmond's downtown riverfront. The course runs through scenic and historic sections of the city, including the Fan District and Monument Avenue, along and across the James River (via the Huguenot and Belvidere/Lee bridges), and around Forest Hill and Riverside Drive. Most of the rolling terrain is in the first half; the second half is mostly flat with small elevation changes, leading to the downhill finish. USA Track & Field certified Boston qualifier.