Blue Ridge Marathon

Roanoke, VA, USA
20 Apr, 2024 (Sat)

Running

1 mi, 10 km, 13.1 mi, 26.2 mi, 42.195 km

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About the event

The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Series has earned its title as “America’s Toughest Road Marathon” by challenging runners with over 7,430 ft. in elevation change, more than any other road marathon in the U.S.  This race is the ONLY marathon that runs along the famously scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and proceeds from this non-profit event benefit the parkway and a dozen local charities every year.  The full, half, relay and 10k all prove equally challenging yet rewarding on this mountainous course, and all runners are rewarded with a unique finishers’ medals, shirts and local craft beer at the festival-like finish in downtown Roanoke. For those who need even more than just extreme elevation change can run the course twice with the official Blue Ridge Double (sells out annually).

This race would not be possible without the support of our title sponsor, Foot Levelers.

This event is owned and operated by the Roanoke Outside Foundation whose mission to make outdoor activity and environmental stewardship a core component of our community’s lifestyle by promoting a “conservation through recreation” philosophy.

Races offered by this event

You have 42 weeks to prepare

DOUBLE Marathon

20 Apr, 2024 (Sat) - 01:00
Running
42.195 km
Solo
On site
Road

Freedom First Marathon Relay

20 Apr, 2024 (Sat) - 07:35
Running
26.2 mi
Relay
On site
Road

Marathon

20 Apr, 2024 (Sat) - 07:35
Running
26.2 mi
Solo
On site
Road

HALF Marathon

20 Apr, 2024 (Sat) - 07:35
Running
13.1 mi
Solo
On site
Road

Anthem Star 10k

20 Apr, 2024 (Sat) - 07:35
Running
10 km
Solo
On site
Road

Carilion Children's Family 1 Miler

20 Apr, 2024 (Sat) - 07:45
Running
1 mi
Solo
On site
Road

Blue Ridge Marathon