Richmond 8K

Richmond, VA, USA · November 14, 2026·
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Richmond 8K race day weather

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36°at start
51° high
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Cold start — layer up, big temp swing, moderate wind

Runners will start in chilly 36°F conditions — dress in layers for the corral and plan to shed early. Temps will climb significantly to 51°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Moderate winds around 13mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course. Moderate humidity at 66% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.

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About the Richmond 8K

The Richmond 8K is a 4.97-mile run or walk through downtown Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University on the Saturday of race weekend. It starts on Broad Street a block from the half marathon start and finishes with the downhill run to 5th and Byrd Streets, then continues to the riverfront party at Brown's Island. The course is USATF-certified and open to all paces, including walkers.

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Race weekend

Saturday, November 14
7:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)7:15 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)
7:30 AM8K (5.0 mi)

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When is the 2026 Richmond 8K?

The 2026 Richmond 8K will be held on Saturday November 14, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Richmond 8K?

The forecast calls for a high of 51°F and a low of 36°F with a 10% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Richmond 8K?

Over the 29 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (1998 to 2025), it averaged 41°F at the start and 44°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 3 of those years (2008, 2009 and 2013).

What was the hottest Richmond 8K?

Of the 29 years on record, 2008 was the warmest, reaching 70°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2014, at 24°F.

What was the windiest Richmond 8K?

Of the 29 years on record, 2004 was the windiest, with wind averaging 17 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2020, at 0 mph.

Richmond 8K weather history

Based on 29 years of data
Avg Temp
43°F
L:41° H:44°
RunScore
9
Conditions
Rain Freq
10%
3 of 29 yrs
Wind6mph
Dew36°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2025 Richmond 8K

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2025
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46°/50°-
10

2024 Richmond 8K

Clearing in the afternoon.

2024
clear-day
46°/50°-
10

2023 Richmond 8K

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2023
clear-day
38°/41°-
10

2022 Richmond 8K

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with early morning rain.

2022
clear-day
64°/66°-
5

2021 Richmond 8K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2021
partly-cloudy-day
46°/47°-
10

2020 Richmond 8K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2020
partly-cloudy-day
47°/51°-
10

2019 Richmond 8K

Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain.

2019
cloudy
39°/40°-
10

2018 Richmond 8K

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2018
clear-day
44°/46°-
9

2017 Richmond 8K

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2017
partly-cloudy-day
26°/29°-
10

2016 Richmond 8K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2016
clear-day
35°/39°-
10

2015 Richmond 8K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2015
clear-day
39°/44°-
10

2014 Richmond 8K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2014
clear-day
24°/29°-
10

2013 Richmond 8K

Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later.

2013
rain
50°/51°Light
10

2012 Richmond 8K

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2012
clear-day
34°/40°-
10

2011 Richmond 8K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2011
clear-day
30°/34°-
10

2010 Richmond 8K

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2010
clear-day
34°/39°-
10

2009 Richmond 8K

Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later.

2009
cloudy
54°/54°Light
8

2008 Richmond 8K

Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2008
rain
70°/70°Light
4

2007 Richmond 8K

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2007
partly-cloudy-day
31°/36°-
10

2007 Richmond 8K

Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain.

2007
cloudy
43°/44°-
10

2006 Richmond 8K

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2006
partly-cloudy-day
57°/58°-
8

2005 Richmond 8K

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2005
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33°/36°-
10

2004 Richmond 8K

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later.

2004
cloudy
45°/45°-
10

2003 Richmond 8K

Cloudy skies throughout the day.

2003
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47°/48°-
10

2002 Richmond 8K

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2002
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45°/49°-
10

2001 Richmond 8K

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2001
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36°/41°-
10

2000 Richmond 8K

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2000
partly-cloudy-day
29°/29°-
10

1999 Richmond 8K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

1999
partly-cloudy-day
43°/46°-
10

1998 Richmond 8K

Clear conditions throughout the day.

1998
clear-day
29°/37°-
10

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