The Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon is set to celebrate its 47th edition Nov. 16. Known as “America’s Friendliest Marathon,” the event will feature over 20,000 participants across the marathon, half marathon and 8K races.

The classic 26.2-mile marathon course will start at 7 a.m. on Broad Street just west of 1st Street. Runners will traverse scenic and historic sections of the city, including along and across the James River. The USA Track & Field sanctioned and certified course is considered a top Boston Qualifier.

The marathon course is described as great for first-time runners, featuring some rolling hills. Race organizers will provide ample support, with water stations approximately every two miles until Mile 20, then every mile thereafter. Participants can expect Nuun Endurance at each water stop, as well as GU energy gels, junk food stations and even pickle juice to help fuel their runs.

All three race distances — marathon, half marathon, and 8K — will finish on a downhill slope at 5th and Tredegar Street at Brown’s Island and the Canal Walk, the site of the CoStar Group Post Race Party.

In addition to the races, the event weekend will feature a variety of special activities and programming, including live podcast recordings, shakeout runs and panels with notable local runners.

Registration for the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, and VCU Health Richmond 8K is still open, with discounted rates available until race day. For more information, visit richmondmarathon.com.