The marathon route takes runners through scenic and historic sections of Virginia's capital city and across the beautiful James River.

Richmond Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Rueben Chesang easily breaks record despite unexpected course detour

Rueben Chesang of Kenya easily broke the previously held record in Saturday's SunTrust Richmond Marathon with his 2:17:49 finish. That record-breaking came despite probably running one-tenth of a mile more than necessary after the pace car was inexplicably detoured from the course.
Second-place Mikhail Khobotov of Russia was also broke the record with his 2:18:10 finish.

Fast and furious at SunTrust Richmond Marathon: Men's winner sets record at 2:17:49

Dorota Gruca delivers second-fastest time - 2:36:16 - in event history

Dorota Gruca a native of Poland maintained a commanding lead and easily won the women's portion of Saturday's SunTrust Richmond Marathon. She finished with the second-fastest women's time in the history of the event, 2:36:16.
She finished 20 minutes ahead of the second fastest woman, Aimee Phillippi.

Women's race turns into solitary run at SunTrust Richmond Marathon

Competitor, escort both OK after collision

Dane Pilon, a 41-year-old double amputee from Fayetteville, N.C., won the wheelchair race of the SunTrust Richmond Marathon on Saturday in 2:13:08 despite a violent collision with the motorcycle driven by his police escort. The motorcycle apparently veered into Pilon's path while it was trying to leave the  in the final 200 yards.
Despite a shoulder injury, cuts and bruises, Pilon insisted on finishing the race.

Wheelchair winner involved in accident at finale of SunTrust Richmond Marathon

Kenya's Reuben Chesang pulled away at Mile 21 and cruised 
to a race record in winning today's 24th SunTrust Richmond Marathon in a 
time of 2:17:49.  His time smashed the old race 
record of 2:19:16 set by Robbie Pecht in 1981.  On the women's side, 
Russian Dorota Gruca distanced herself from the field early and easily won 
in a time of 2:36:16, the second-fastest women's time ever posted in the 
Richmond Marathon (Irina Suvorova, 2:31:25 in 2000).

Reuben Chesang smashes old standard in winning 
                  largest-ever SunTrust Richmond Marathon;
                      17-year-old captures NTELOS 8K

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results