Blue Ridge Marathon

Blue Ridge Marathon April 18, 2026. Roanoke, VA. America's Toughest Road Marathon™, Half, Double, 10K and team relay. April 18, 2026, Roanoke, VA, in Virginia's Blue Ridge.
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Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon - America's Toughest Road Marathon and Half Marathon, Anthem Star 10K, Double Marathon, Marathon Team Relay, Carilion Children's Family 1 Miler and Sunday Slow K. Not for the faint of heart, the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon features the most challenging and breathtaking course of any road marathon in the country. Recently named to The Weather Channel's "World

's 15 Toughest Marathons" list ( #8). Beginning in downtown Roanoke, Virginia and ascending four miles along the Blue Ridge Parkway to the summit of Roanoke Mountain this race will put you in the zone...and all before mile 10! Up for the challenge? Anyone can run a marathon, but can you run America's Toughest Road Marathon?

* What: Full, Double, Half Marathon, 10K, Relay & Family 1 Miler
* Start: Jefferson Street (next to Elmwood Park)
* Finish: Elmwood Park
* Total Elevation Change: 7,430 ft. (full)
* Most Difficult Section: Roanoke Mountain (miles 5-9)

Connect with other runners via our FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/556726079764513

This event is owned and operated by the Roanoke Outside Foundation.

Still not done thinking about last weekend, so here’s a little photo dump. 🤭
04/22/2026

Still not done thinking about last weekend, so here’s a little photo dump. 🤭

Registration is LIVE for 2027.Join us April 17th for the 18th running of the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon!Registrat...
04/20/2026

Registration is LIVE for 2027.

Join us April 17th for the 18th running of the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon!

Registration and Details at BlueRidgeMarathon.com

04/20/2026

HELP I’M NOT READY TO LET GO OF THIS WEEKEND!!!

Everything was amazing. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’ve worked this race a couple of times, so I already knew how special it is from the people who put it on and the love and effort they pour into it. But being on the other side and seeing how much love people bring and spread across the entire course was incredible.

The volunteers, the runners, the community showing up with everything they have, the views… all of it. I’m leaving this weekend with a newfound love for my home. I’m so grateful for everything this region represents, and even more grateful I got to train here. 😅

SO MUCH RESPECT for everyone who came out and ran this course. 🫶 YOU ARE SO COOL!!

It might sound corny, but the Blue Ridge Marathon taught me a lot. It strengthened my relationship with myself and also changed how I connect with the world around me and how I choose to take it in. And that’s just MY experience. I’ve been reading so many BRM stories, and knowing every runner has their own kind of magic makes it even more special.

THANK YOU to EVERYONE who made this weekend what it was. ✨🫶

Who’s down to do it again next year?? 👀

Grateful (and a bit sore),

Miros

04/19/2026

The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon always attracts a special group of runners, this weekend's race was no different!

Thank you to Roanoke Valley Television - RVTV for highlighting the Full Goat challenge today!

04/19/2026

Every year thousands of runners trek to downtown Roanoke to take part in the Blue Ridge Marathon, known as America's Toughest Road Race. An elite group of 30 runners took part in The Full GOAT, challenging themselves to participate in every race distance, including a double marathon. See what it takes to accept the challenge which includes 101 road miles and 26,280 feet of elevation change. City of Roanoke, Virginia - Government PLAY Roanoke Roanoke Outside

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04/14/2026

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Roanoke, VA
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