Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team

Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team is a 14-week program in Richmond, Virginia, helping runners prepare for the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, a companion race to the Allianz Richmond Marathon. The program runs August 9 through November 15, with optional Saturday or Sunday training days at City Stadium. Participants receive veteran coaching, organized weekly group runs, a training shirt and technical race shirt, and a free entry to the 2025 half marathon, plus on-course support.

Clinics cover nutrition, gear, and injury prevention. The program requires an 18-minute mile pace minimum; cup-less aid stations, a four-hour time limit, and age 14+ restrictions apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.