Blue Ridge Marathon
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Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon is a road race weekend held in Virginia's Blue Ridge on April 17, 2027. The course runs through the Blue Ridge Mountains and features substantial elevation change on paved roads.
Events held during the weekend include:
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
- Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Half Marathon
- Anthem Star 10K
- Carilion Children’s Family 1 Miler
- Altra Blue Ridge Double Marathon
- Freedom First Team Relay four person
- Sunday Slow-K Presented by Altra
- The Full GOAT
- Virtual races
Race weekend programming includes packet pickup and a race expo, a shakeout run and pep talk, a VIP runners lounge, on-course support, and a finish festival with a music component. Organizers provide specialized training programs, course support, and a recovery day for participants. A tracking app is available for spectators to follow runners, and awards and results are published after the events.
The event is community operated and lists Foot Levelers among its title sponsors. The organizing foundation donates more than $10,000 to local charities each year and partners with local organizations to support tourism and outdoor community initiatives in Roanoke and the surrounding region. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
