Richmond Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, manage wind shifts
Runners will face a starting temperature of 44°F, rising to 48°F by race end, with an average humidity of 78%. There will be a crosswind in the early miles, turning to headwinds around mile 8 and again from miles 11-12, making those segments tougher. Runners should consider pacing adjustments in the windier sections and stay hydrated, as conditions are cool but humid.
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The Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon is an annual marathon foot-race held in Richmond, Virginia, USA. It was established in 1978 and has been run every year since. It was known as the Richmond Newspapers Marathon until 1997 and then as SunTrust Richmond Marathon until 2011. Sports Backers produces the event and serves as the non-profit beneficiary of the event. The event supports efforts to make running accessible to Richmond area youth through the Kids Run RVA program. Wikipedia
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Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
