Adam Bonney's Staging Area

Having never been a runner, I decided to try something I never thought I would do. Train for a marathon….. I considered many races within a 200 mile radius from my home and eventually set my sights on the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon. This was 4 years ago, and I am so glad I did. The scenery alone will keep me coming back, as it seems to have it all. There was a river side portion of the route along the beautiful James River, an incredible view of the city skyline while running across the bridge, gorgeous quaint neighborhoods, parks, and a perfect combination of small hills and flat stretches. The race is very well put together, very organized and the support along the entire route are nothing short of amazing. Pickle juice stops, party zones, live bands and DJ’s, junk food stops, and water stops every 2 miles. All this, coupled with amazing cheerleaders peppered throughout the entire course, makes the Richmond Virginia Marathon the friendliest marathon in the world, and I have made it a personal goal of mine to run it every year.