Finishing strong-About 21,000 runners took part in the 48th Allianz Richmond Marathon, known as America’s friendliest marathon. Crowds lined the streets, bands played along the course, and volunteers cheered runners on as they made their way to the iconic downhill finish. Sam Montclair of Cary, N.C., at the finish line before winning the 2025 Allianz
Richmond Marathon. (Photo by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)
