The 2020 Richmond Marathon was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 14th and like so many other races, it cannot be held as planned due to public health guidelines. However, the event organizers are offering an interesting and exciting alternative. Registered athletes will be able to run the official course from November 7th to November 22nd.
The course will be marked and measured, with an official start and finish line in Dorey Park. A paved 10-12 foot wide path along the Virginia Capital Trail provides participants safety, as it is a protected route. The course will have mile markers, bottle real stations and restrooms, just like an official race.
“We look forward to the Richmond Marathon every year and we are happy to be able to provide a way for participants to step up to a start line, take on the challenge of a marathon, half marathon, or 8k, and feel the joy and excitement of crossing the finish line,” said Megan Schultz, Chief Operating Officer for Sports Backers and race director for the Richmond Marathon. “We know many participants are already training and many more are looking for opportunities to take part in an event this fall and we think this is an innovative way to meet that demand.”
The course will be open daily from 5 am to 5:30 pm and RaceJoy will track participant times and compile a race leaderboard.
Please visit www.richmondmarathon.org for more details about the course, schedule and registration options.