calendar_today 17 Apr, 2027 – 18 Apr, 2027
directions_run Running
language Official Website
sell $15.00 – $345.00
The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Series has earned its title as “America’s Toughest Road Marathon” by challenging runners with over 7,430 ft. in elevation change, more than any other road marathon in the U.S. This race is the ONLY marathon that runs along the famously scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and proceeds from this non-profit event benefit the parkway and a dozen local charities every year. The full, half, relay and 10k all prove equally challenging yet rewarding on this mountainous course, and all runners are rewarded with a unique finishers’ medals, shirts and local craft beer at the festival-like finish in downtown Roanoke. For those who need even more than just extreme elevation change can run the course twice with the official Blue Ridge Double (sells out annually).
This race would not be possible without the support of our title sponsor, Foot Levelers.
This event is owned and operated by the Roanoke Outside Foundation whose mission to make outdoor activity and environmental stewardship a core component of our community’s lifestyle by promoting a “conservation through recreation” philosophy.
Apr 17, 2027
Distance — 52.4 Miles
Type — Running
01:00
$105.00
Apr 17, 2027
Distance — 101 Miles
Type — Running
01:00
$345.00
Apr 17, 2027
Distance — 6.2 Miles
Type — Running
01:00
$75.00
Apr 17, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
01:00
$45.00
Apr 17, 2027
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
01:00
$75.00
Apr 17, 2027
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
01:00
$45.00
Apr 17, 2027
Distance — 26.2 Miles
Type — Running
01:00
$75.00
Apr 17, 2027
Distance — 26.2 Miles
Type — Running
01:00
$45.00
Apr 17, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
07:35
$45.00
Apr 17, 2027
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:35
$86.00
Apr 17, 2027
Distance — 26.2 Miles
Type — Running
07:35
$105.00
Apr 17, 2027
Distance — 26.2 Miles
Type — Running
07:35
$260.00
Apr 17, 2027
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
07:45
$15.00
Apr 18, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Roanoke.
Learn more about the host city, Roanoke.
Roanoke, Virginia, called the "Star City of the South" and "Magic City," is a charming city with beautiful views. A colorfully lit 100-ft star atop Mill Mountain graces the Roanoke Valley. The city sits between Virginia Tech and Smith Mountain Lake in Southwest Virginia. The Roanoke Valley had a population of around 315,000 in 2020.
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