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Blue Ridge Marathon

Apr 17, 2021

4.5

Organizer`s website

Where

Roanoke, VA, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

April 17, 2021 Saturday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. AARON SPAK 02:53:37

2. ALLEN BADDOUR 03:01:44

3. ALFREDO HUERTA 03:04:06

Top 3 Women

1. HANA BASKIN 03:19:21

2. KRISTIN GARRI 03:27:02

3. LAURA RAPP 03:33:37

Top 3 Men

1. AARON SPAK 02:53:37

2. ALLEN BADDOUR 03:01:44

3. ALFREDO HUERTA 03:04:06

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Reviews

4.5

Based on 2 Reviews from other runners - tap or click to see all!

By: Sri C.

Posted: 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

By: Heather R.

Posted: 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

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The 2021 Blue Ridge Marathon generated $920,000 in direct sales activity. $680,000 in indirect and induced spending, with $10,000 from the race going to 14 nonprofits that supported runners.

General News The Roanoke Times

May 14, 2021

Blue Ridge Marathon, Down by Downtown generate $1.6 million boost for Roanoke Valley economy

The 2021 Blue Ridge Marathon last April 17 generated $1.6 million in regional economic impact.

General News WFXR Fox

May 12, 2021

Preparation for Blue Ridge Marathon already leads to Roanoke economy boost

The 2021 Blue Ridge Marathon on April 17 is set to boost the local economy.

General News WSLS 10

Apr 16, 2021

Signing up for "America's Toughest Road Marathon," The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon

The 2021 Blue Ridge Marathon, set for Saturday, April 17, is still open for registration.