Blue Ridge Marathon
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Event overview
The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon takes place in Roanoke, Virginia on April 18-19, 2026. The organized series includes multiple road races on a mountainous course that totals more than 7,430 ft in elevation change. The course runs along the Blue Ridge Parkway and finishes with a festival-like area in downtown Roanoke where finishers receive medals, shirts, and local craft beer. Proceeds from the event benefit the Blue Ridge Parkway and a dozen local charities. The event is owned and operated by the Roanoke Outside Foundation, a nonprofit focused on outdoor activity and environmental stewardship.
Race events and logistics
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Anthem Star 10K
- Blue Ridge Double Marathon
- Freedom First Marathon Relay
- Carilion Children's Family 1 Miler
- Sunday Slow-K
- Full Goat (lottery entry; currently full)
- Virtual Full, Half, 10K
Entry fees vary by event; some events have limited spots and specific age minimums (for example, the Double Marathon and relay entries require older age minimums). A mailing address for the event operations is listed in Roanoke, VA. The series is sponsored by Foot Levelers and other partners and is presented as a nonprofit community event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.