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.

Blue Ridge Marathon

Human Interest Story

The Blue Ridge Marathon is challenging the notion that the Mt. Lemmon Marathon is the "toughest road marathon in the world" and giving away free entries to help those who have run Mt. Lemmon to be the official judges.

Blue Ridge Marathon Challenging Mt. Lemmon's "Toughest" Title

Organizers of the Blue Ridge Marathon have announced a course change that will make the course even more difficult

2011 Blue Ridge Marathon To Be Tougher

The Blue Ridge Marathon, which held its debut race last April with over six-thousand feet of elevation change, has announced a course change for the second annual race that will provide even more of a challenge.

Arduous Course For Blue Ridge Marathon To Get Tougher

Organizers of the National College Blue Ridge Marathon, America's Toughest Road Marathon, today announced that a third significant climb and descent have been added to the already formidable course.  The addition of a winding, three mile section beginning on Peakwood Drive in South Roanoke brings the event's elevation change to more than 7,100 feet, approximately 1,200 feet more than the 2010 course.

National College Blue Ridge Marathon Toughens Course; Issues Challenge to Tucson's Mount Lemmon Race

Great course, great organization, so-so spectators

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

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