Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team
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Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team : Richmond, VA
The Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team is a 14-week group training program that prepares participants for the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon on November 14, 2026. Training begins the weekend of August 8 or August 9, and weekly organized group runs meet at City Stadium, 3201 Maplewood Ave, Richmond, VA 23221. The program includes veteran coaches, dedicated SAG support for long weekend runs, and informational clinics on gear, nutrition, and injury prevention.
Registration details include a training-shirt package and a technical race shirt, and the training fee includes a free entry in the 2026 CarMax Richmond Half Marathon. The listed price is $155, with a price increase after July 20, 2026. The program is open to participants aged 14 and older; those under 16 must have a parent or guardian registered and present for all training runs.
Policies note a four-hour race time limit requiring roughly an 18 minute per mile pace. Group runs and the race are cup-less so participants must bring their own hydration device. Strollers, baby joggers, and animals are not permitted at group runs or on race day except certified service animals. Training fees are non-refundable and non-transferable; entries may be deferred to 2027 through September 7 for a fee. Participants may switch to the Richmond 8k or a virtual option on race day if capacity allows.
The program supports Sports Backers Youth Programs, which fund youth running and leadership initiatives in the Richmond region. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
