New River Marathon
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Event
The New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K takes place May 15-16, 2026 in the New River Valley near Todd, North Carolina. The event offers a marathon, a half marathon, a 5K, and two combo entries that pair the 5K with the marathon or half marathon. The race is USATF certified and uses routes that run along the New River and through the Blue Ridge Mountain area, passing horse farms and Christmas tree farms.
Courses and awards
- Marathon - 26.2 miles; 22.5 miles along the New River
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles; 9.5 miles along the New River
- 5K - 3.1 miles; 2.0 miles along the New River
Finisher medallions are locally crafted from Blue Ridge Mountain wood. Additional locally crafted awards and finisher food from Stick Boy Bread Co. are listed as part of the event provisions. Sponsors and partners are named on the event page, including a finish line sponsor and several partner and support sponsors.
Entry fees
Published base entry fees for early registration are shown on the event page: marathon, half marathon, 5K, and combo options with specific prices. Event listings note that prices increase after January 31, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
