RICHMOND, Va. -- More than 21,000 runners from around the world made their way through the River City in the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon or VCU Health 8k on Saturday morning.

Officials said this year marked the largest participant field in the events nearly five-decade history. In fact, the marathon reached its cap of 6,200, the Half Marathon sold out at 10,000 and the 8k saw 5,000 sign-ups.

Meghan Keogh, the marathon's race director, said she was awestruck by the response."

After spending the last 20 years working on this race, experiencing my first year as Race Director during a historic sellout is incredibly meaningful," Keogh said. "Richmonds running community, our volunteers, and the thousands of residents who show up to cheer every year are th

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