New River Marathon
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Event overview
The New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K takes place in Todd, North Carolina, on May 15-16, 2026. The race weekend includes separate events for the marathon, half marathon, and 5K, plus two combo entries that pair a 5K with the marathon or half marathon. Registration for 2026 is open. The race is USATF certified. Finish-line items include wooden finisher medallions locally crafted from Blue Ridge Mountain wood, locally crafted awards, and finisher goodies from Stick Boy Bread Co. Entry fees listed for early registration are: Marathon $93, Half Marathon $73, 5K $28, Marathon/5K Combo $113, Half Marathon/5K Combo $93. Prices increase after January 31, 2026.
Distances and course
The event offers the following distances and river mileage:
- Marathon: 26.2 miles total; 22.5 miles along the New River
- Half Marathon: 13.1 miles total; 9.5 miles along the New River
- 5K: 3.1 miles total; 2.0 miles along the New River
The course runs along the New River valley and passes views of Christmas tree farms, horse farms, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
