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vs
Race B
Race A
Markel Richmond Marathon
Best for
Newer marathonersQualifying pathway
Race B
Philadelphia Marathon
Best for
Newer marathonersQualifying pathway
Race A
Markel Richmond Marathon
Richmond, USA
Race B
Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia, USA
Date
Nov 14, 2026
Nov 22, 2026
Month
Nov
Nov
Location
🇺🇸 Richmond, USA
🇺🇸 Philadelphia, USA
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
▲
155 m
205 m
PB potential
Beginner friendly
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Open
Open
Season
Autumn · Americas
Autumn · Americas
Race-day temp.
8–15°C
8–15°C
Conditions
Cool Virginia November — one of the best weather windows in US marathoning
Cool November, often clear
Humidity
55–70%
55–70%
Wind
10–20 km/h
10–20 km/h
Qualifies for
Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon
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