Blue Ridge2026

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 · Roanoke, VA

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Distance: 42.2 km
Race day: 13°C (56°F)

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Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Event Details America’s Toughest Road Marathon, the Blue Ridge Marathon, has the most elevation change of any road race in the United States. LOCATION: Course Start at Elmwood Park in downtown Roanoke, VA START TIME : 7:35 AM Packet Pick-Up: 3:00-8:00 PM, Friday, April 17 at Elmwood Park . REGISTRATION POLICIES Registration Dates to Know: Final Price Increase: March 31 Shirt Deadline: March 15 Bib Custom Name Deadline: March 22 Deferral/Transfer to Virtual Deadline: April 5 Week-of Pricing +$10 Premium: April 13-17 Last Chance to Register (Online and At The Expo): 8PM, April 17 Click here to register now MARATHON COURSE DESCRIPTION & MAPS: Full Marathon is limited to 750 runners Total Elevation Gain/Loss=7,430 ft 7.5 hour cut-off time AND a 6 hour cut-off time at mile 22. Corral Start System – Look for pace time markers and find the section that fits your goal. Please be respectful of other runners by placing yourself in the appropriate section. Faster runners congregating closest to the front. If runners do not maintain a 16:20 min/mile pace then course marshals reserve the right to pull you from the course for your safety. The Current Map includes the re-route to account for the Wasena Bridge closure. RunGo Map Printable Foot Levelers BRM Full Marathon USATF certified course maps Course Hydration is Tailwind Nutrition & Nutrition is GU Energy Course Description: The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon: America’s…

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