The Richmond Marathon 2026 is sold out, and that means Saturday will come with a full day of rolling road closures across the city. For drivers, the key issue is not just that streets will be closed, but that the impact will vary by location and time, with some restrictions ending early and others hanging on well into the afternoon.
That makes the schedule just as important as the event itself. Some closures are set to end by 9 a.m., most should be cleared by noon, and some restrictions, including no-parking areas, will remain in place until 5 p.m. In other words, Saturday traffic will not follow one simple pattern.
Roads affected on Saturday
Broad Street will be closed from Arthur Ashe Boulevard to N. 10th street until 10 a.m. Hermitage Road will be closed northbound between Laburnum and Pope Ave. until 1 p.m. Those are the clearest time-specific closures, but they sit within a wider citywide plan tied to the marathon, half-marathon, and 8K races.
Because the closures are rolling, the exact timing depends on the route and location. That is the main thing residents and drivers need to keep in mind: one part of the city may be moving again while another is still restricted.
What to expect from the day
The practical takeaway is straightforward. If you need to drive on Saturday, plan for delays, check your route before heading out, and expect some streets to reopen earlier than others. With the Richmond Marathon, half-marathon, and 8K races all scheduled for the same day, the transportation impact will be spread across much of the city rather than concentrated in a single corridor.
For questions, Michael Phillips is listed as the contact at The Richmonder, and the phone number provided is 233-5757.
