New River Marathon

4.0

WhereTodd, NC, United States

Start time09:00

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Sub-events

17May

Marathon

Distance: Marathon

Start time: 09:00

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Race Details

North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains and the spectacular New River valley. The Marathon boasts 21 miles (Half has 9.5 miles) along the banks of the New River, one of only 14 American Heritage Rivers, and is framed with views of horse farms, Christmas tree farms and the spectacular surrounding river valley. Experience why other runners are raving: "Only Big Sur rivals the beauty of the New River Marathon course" and "The most beautiful race venue ever, it even smells fantastic!" USATF certified. A North Carolina and Blue Ridge Mountains experience... wooden finisher medallions locally crafted from Blue Ridge Mountain woods, locally crafted awards, gift certificates from High Country businesses, live music, Stick Boy Bread Co. Kitchen finisher goodies and so much more. Thanks for running!

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Reviews

general:4.3

course:4.7

organization:4.6

spectators:3.5

BigDaddyEric Wilkinson

May 16, 2022

Beautiful (and plentiful) hills

This is a small, no-frills race. 200 marathoners. LOTS of big hills to train for. Roads are open to traffic; most cars were respectful. Lots of volunteers making sure nobody goes off-course. Wooden medals from re-purposed barnwood. Sweet AG awards carved from wood too.

4.0

John Simonson

August 20, 2019

rainy, hilly and awesome

It rained heavily the entire race but that sometimes comes with the territory. This was a great race on a beautiful course in a cool remote part of the country. It is a hilly tough course. This is exactly the type of race I wanted. Challenging, difficult and gorgeous. A true adventurous marathon. Train hard.

5.0

Dominique Lacroix

June 08, 2019

Rain or Shine

Rain or Shine, this course is always awesome. Today in the pouring rain, volunteers and race support were unmatched - including help to get some parked cars out of the mud! Certainly the most natural/remote environment for a road marathon. This tough course holds a steep climb for the last 2 miles...Not a PR course but no one will mind if you walk the hills.