Blue Ridge Marathon

5.0

WhereRoanoke, VA, United States

Start time09:00

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12April

Marathon

Distance: Marathon

Start time: 09:00

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Race Details

Local runners have crafted America's Toughest Road Marathons. The full marathon course includes 7,430 feet of total elevation change, more than any of the road race in the US. The uphill portions will test each runner's strength and endurance while the equally challenging downhill sections are sure to weed out the unprepared. The breathtaking views and stunning Blue Ridge Mountain scenery are sure offer some reprieve to runners as they persevere to the finish line! Event is known for its festival like finish with local craft beer, live music, free massages & beautiful scenery.

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Reviews

general:4.8

course:4.9

organization:4.9

spectators:4.5

Sri Chakravarty

May 04, 2024

Great course, great organization, so-so spectators

I signed up for the Foot Levelers for the challenging course, and I was not disappointed! From Miles 5-9, and 17-19, there are tremendous elevations and descents. The rest of the course is so-so, and meanders through residential areas, parks and such. There are a few areas where one has to cross a road with vehicle traffic, which is made easy by the volunteers. I expected more of the course to be in wooded areas, so the suburban running was disappointing. The spectators in the hills were magnificent, not so much in the city between miles 22 and 26.

4.0

Heather Roberts

April 18, 2022

If you only ever do ONE race, do this one!

Absolutely beautiful course, challenging but not impossible (walking is your friend), the views can't be beat. The entire race weekend is well organized and super friendly, cannot recommend highly enough!

5.0

Tomasz Kochanowicz

April 15, 2019

One of my favorite road marathons

The course is challenging and not for heart fainted. The views are spectacular. Outstanding aid stations... Most memorable ladies who offered mimomas and champange with strawberries at the top of Peakwood Dr someting I've never seen before.