calendar_today 15 May, 2026 – 16 May, 2026
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sell $28.00 – $113.00
A North Carolina / Blue Ridge Mountain Marathon Experience! North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains and the spectacular New River valley are the backdrop for the New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K. The New River, one of only 14 American Heritage Rivers, is framed with views of horse farms, Christmas tree farms, the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and the spectacular surrounding river valley.
Experience why runners are raving:
“I can honestly say New River Marathon is my absolute favorite race~the course is stunning and the people are genuinely kind!” (50 Stater)
“It’s like a jog through the Garden of Eden!”
“Only Big Sur rivals the beauty of the New River Marathon!”
“One of the most spectacular scenic courses in the land!”
Wooden finisher medallions locally crafted from Blue Ridge Mountain wood, locally crafted awards, Stick Boy Bread Co. Kitchen finisher goodies and much more. USATF certified.
May 15, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
18:30
$28.00
May 15, 2026
Distance — New River Half Marathon / 5K Combo
Type — Running
18:30
$93.00
May 15, 2026
Distance — New River Marathon / 5K Combo
Type — Running
18:30
$113.00
May 16, 2026
Distance — 26.2 Miles
Type — Running
07:30
$93.00
May 16, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:15
$73.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Todd.
Todd is an unincorporated community straddling the county lines of Watauga and Ashe counties in northwestern North Carolina, United States on the South Fork of the New River. It lies at an elevation of 2,992 feet. The population was 2,141 at the 2010 United States census. The ZIP Code for Todd is 28684.
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