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News From: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | ||
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First female Richmond Marathon announcer gives advice to runners before race day
(abc 8 News) Lindsey Hein, a marathon runner and podcaster who became the first female announcer for the Richmond Marathon in 2023, gave some advice to runners before race day. | ||
Richmond Marathon put on by majority female staff
(12 On Your Side) Preparations for the 2024 Richmond Marathon on Saturday, November 16, are largely done by women. | ||
News From: Thursday, November 7, 2024 | ||
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Run clubs growing ahead of Richmond marathon
(12 On Your Side) The city is full of run clubs ahead of the 2024 Richmond Marathon on November 16. | ||
News From: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | ||
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Richmond Marathon announces full docket of race weekend events
(RIC Today) The 2024 Richmond Marathon will be held on November 16. | ||
News From: Thursday, July 25, 2024 | ||
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2024 Richmond Marathon medal designs revealed
(12 On Your Side) Have a first look at the medals of the 2024 Richmond marathon on November 16. | ||
News From: Sunday, November 12, 2023 | ||
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Photos: Richmond Marathon
(RVAHub) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Richmond Marathon on Saturday, November 11. | ||
2023 Richmond Marathon winners announced
(NBC 12 On Your Side) Adam George won the 2023 Richmond Marathon in 2:24:18 while Bethany Sachtleben won the women's race in 2:40:26. | ||
News From: Thursday, November 9, 2023 | ||
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Richmond Marathon - 'One dog pet per mile': This marathon runner found a fun way to get motivated
(NBC 12 On Your Side) Kristina Banko has an added motivation to run 2023 Richmond Marathon course - petting dogs along the way. | ||
News From: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | ||
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Meet the VCU Medical Center event medicine team preparing for the 2023 Richmond Marathon
(VCU Health) A multidisciplinary event medicine team from VCU Health provides emergency assistance for runners and spectators during the 2023 Richmond Marathon. | ||
Richmond Marathon: What goes into putting on "America's friendliest" marathon?
(Fox Richmond) Race Director Megan Schultz talked about the preparation for the 2023 Richmond Marathon on Saturday, November 11. | ||
News From: Thursday, August 3, 2023 | ||
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Sports Backers changes Richmond Marathon race start times
(ABC 8 News) The 2023 Richmond Marathon on November 11 will have a new start time, the earliest among the race distances, organizer Sports Backers announced. | ||
News From: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | ||
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Richmond Marathon: Sports Backers launches 'Reveal Week' to showcase race swag
(NBC 12) See the shirts for the 2023 Richmond Marathon on November 11. | ||
News From: Sunday, November 13, 2022 | ||
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Samuel Doud wins Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon; Sarahbeth Chargois claims women's title
(RVA Hub) Samuel Doud won the 2022 Richmond Marathon in 2:24:27 while Sarahbeth Chargois won the women's race in 2:51:02. | ||
News From: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 | ||
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Everything you need to know for Richmond Marathon weekend
(NBC 12) All the relevant information - weather, traffic, start time and more - you need to know about the 2022 Richmond Marathon this Saturday, November 12. | ||
News From: Monday, November 7, 2022 | ||
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45th Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon
(News 6 Richmond) The 2022 Richmond Marathon will be held this Saturday, November 12. | ||
News From: Thursday, June 16, 2022 | ||
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If you can't run a marathon, why not walk it?
(6 News Richmond) Here is one person's experience on finishing a marathon while walking. | ||
News From: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | ||
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Kick off event held for Richmond Marathon
(NBC 12) The 2022 Richmond Marathon is set on November 12, with the new sponsor Allianz Partners. | ||
News From: Friday, December 31, 2021 | ||
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'The freeing feeling of I'm back' | Middletown man completes marathon where he once contemplated taking his life
(WDEL.com) Scott Day successfully completed the 2021 Richmond Marathon on November 13, passing through the Robert E. Lee Bridge where he once contemplated taking his life. | ||
News From: Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | ||
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Richmond Marathon medals have arrived after delays with delivery
(NBC 12) The medals for the 2021 Richmond Marathon held on November 13, delayed due to the global supply chain issue, finally arrived. | ||
News From: Thursday, November 18, 2021 | ||
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Elite African runners missing from this year's Richmond Marathon
(Richmond Free Press) There were no prize money for the 2021 Richmond Marathon - and so there were no elite African participants. | ||
News From: Saturday, November 13, 2021 | ||
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'Crowd kept me going': Thousands run the VCU Health Richmond Marathon
(NBC 12) Ryan Mills won the 2021 Richmond Marathon in 2:25 while Caroline Hentzen won the women's race in 2:42:23. | ||
News From: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | ||
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Medals for Richmond Marathon runners may not arrive in time
(NBC 12) The medals for the 2021 Richmond Marathon this coming Saturday may not be handed out during the event, due to offloading delays in California. | ||
News From: Thursday, August 19, 2021 | ||
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VCU Health Richmond Marathon to hold prerace expo at Richmond Raceway
(Richmond Times-Dispatch) The 2021 Richmond Marathon on November 13 will have its expo in the Richmond Raceway infield area. | ||
News From: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | ||
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Registration deadlines approaching for upcoming Richmond Marathon
(ABC 8 News) Registration for the 2021 Richmond Marathon set on November 13 is open at its cheapest but prices will go up on July 1. | ||
News From: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 | ||
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VCU Health Richmond Marathon returns to in-person format
(WHSV 3) The 2021 Richmond Marathon remains scheduled to be held on November 11. | ||
News From: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 | ||
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Run Richmond - America's Friendliest Marathon!
(Blue Ridge Outdoors) The registration for the 2021 Richmond Marathon, set on November 13, is now open. | ||
News From: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 | ||
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Reimagined Richmond Marathon a success
(NBC 12) The unique 2020 Richmond Marathon - the same route with certified time but over a span of days - was a success. | ||
News From: Friday, November 20, 2020 | ||
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Unique Richmond Marathon ends Sunday
(NBC 12) The 2020 Richmond Marathon with certified time that spans 16 days ends Sunday, November 22. | ||
News From: Friday, November 13, 2020 | ||
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The Last Old Lion: Man completes 43rd straight Richmond Marathon
(NBC 12) Philip Gibrall has been a participant in every Richmond Marathon since 1978. | ||
News From: Wednesday, November 11, 2020 | ||
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Runners take aim at Richmond Challenge
(NBC 12) The unique 2020 Richmond Challenge offers ambitious runners to run 3 distances within the 16-day span of the race. | ||
News From: Saturday, November 7, 2020 | ||
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Energy follows Richmond Marathon from downtown to Dorey Park
(NBC 12) The 2020 Richmond Marathon is unique, with runners having 16 days to complete their distance on the official course. | ||
News From: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 | ||
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Philip Gibrall enjoys a challenge; at 71, he's set to run his record 43rd consecutive Richmond Marathon
(Richmond Times-Dispatch) The 2020 Richmond Marathon remains scheduled to be held on November 14 and Philip Gibrall will run his 43rd Richmond Marathon. | ||
News From: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | ||
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Richmond Marathon to offer state of the art timing system, Boston qualifying
(NBC 12) The 2020 Richmond Marathon, set on November 14, offers a hybrid race that spans days but remains a Boston qualifier using a state of the art timing technology. | ||
News From: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 | ||
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Richmond Marathon offers timing option, is Boston Marathon qualifier
(NBC 12) While the 2020 Richmond Marathon is spread over several days, from November 7 to 22, it will be run in a certified course and is a Boston Marathon qualifier. | ||
News From: Thursday, August 27, 2020 | ||
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Richmond Marathon undergoes big changes with pandemic
(Richmond Free Press) The 2020 Richmond Marathon, set on November 14, has been cancelled and gone virtual, due to coronavirus concerns. | ||
News From: Thursday, August 13, 2020 | ||
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Richmond Marathon moving to measured course in Henrico
(Henrico Citizen) The 2020 Richmond Marathon, now virtual, will be using a new official course during a two-week period, November 7-22. | ||
News From: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 | ||
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Richmond Marathon shifting to Virginia Capital Trail over multiple days in November
(Richmond Times-Dispatch) The 2020 Richmond Marathon, set on November 14, has been cancelled and gone virtual, due to coronavirus concerns. | ||
News From: Saturday, November 16, 2019 | ||
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Richmond Marathon Results: Winners and rankings for 'America's Friendliest Marathon'
(CBS News) Ashenafi Birhana won the 2019 Richmond Marathon in 2:19:20 while Ayantu Hailema won the women's race in 2:36:19. | ||
News From: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 | ||
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Here's a list of roads closed during the VCU Health Richmond Marathon this weekend
(Richmond Times-Dispatch) Here are some vital information - road closures, schedule and more - about the 2019 Richmond Marathon on Saturday, November 16. | ||
News From: Sunday, July 21, 2019 | ||
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Richmond Marathon runners train through hot weather ahead of November race
(NBC 12) Runners are training for the 2019 Richmond Marathon, set on November 16, in the heat of summer. | ||
News From: Sunday, November 11, 2018 | ||
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Winners of 'America's Friendliest Marathon' in Richmond
(CBS 6) Boaz Kipyego won the 2018 Richmond Marathon in 2:20:44 while Bose Gemeda Asseta won the women's race in 2:39:04. | ||
News From: Wednesday, November 7, 2018 | ||
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Officials hope disqualifications in last year's Anthem Richmond Marathon sent a message
(Richmond Times-Dispatch) Richmond Marathon officials hope that the disqualifications of three top runners last year sent a strong message about elite runners following rules. | ||
News From: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 | ||
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Richmond Marathon gets new sponsor for 2019 race
(NBC 12) VCU Health will replace Anthem as the title sponsor of the 2019 Richmond Marathon. | ||
News From: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 | ||
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Richmond Marathon celebrating 41st year
(NBC 12) Here are some information about the 2018 Richmond Marathon on November 10. | ||
News From: Thursday, November 16, 2017 | ||
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Marathon winners disqualified for using agent tied to doping
(The Washington Post) Richmond Marathon winner Kenyan Julius Koskei and two top finishers in the women's half marathon have been disqualified because they were represented by a banned agent. | ||
Richmond Marathon disqualifies winners for using banned Russian agent
(USA Today) Richmond Marathon winner Kenyan Julius Koskei and two top finishers in the women's half marathon have been disqualified because they were represented by a banned agent. | ||
News From: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 | ||
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Richmond Marathon disqualifies three runners, including men's winner, for using agent suspected of doping ties
(Richmond Times-Dispatch) Richmond Marathon winner Kenyan Julius Koskei and two top finishers in the women's half marathon have been disqualified because they were represented by a banned agent. | ||
News From: Saturday, November 11, 2017 | ||
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Koskei wins Anthem Richmond Marathon; Sachtleben triumphs in women's marathon
(Richmond Times-Dispatch) Kenyan Julius Koskei won the 2017 Richmond Marathon on 2:19:44 while Bethany Sachtleben won the women's marathon in 2:39:00. | ||
News From: Thursday, November 9, 2017 | ||
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Thousands of runners hit the pavement for the Richmond Marathon
(NBC 12) Julius Koskei won the 2017 Richmond Marathon in 2:19 while Bethany Sachtleben won the women's race in 2:39. | ||
News From: Tuesday, October 31, 2017 | ||
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Following NY attack, Richmond Police prepare for marathon
(NBC 12) Police prepares for the 2017 Richmond Marathon on November 11 after the New York City attack. |
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