New River Marathon
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New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
The New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K takes place May 15-16, 2026 in Todd, North Carolina, in the New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Registration for 2026 is open.
The event offers multiple race options: a marathon, a half marathon, a 5K, and two combo entries that pair the 5K with either the marathon or the half marathon. Entry fees listed for early registration include: marathon $93, half marathon $73, 5K $28, marathon plus 5K $113, and half marathon plus 5K $93. Available pricing ranges from $28 to $158.
The courses run largely along the New River and are described as flat. Distances and river mileage:
- Marathon: 26.2 miles total, 22.5 miles along the river
- Half Marathon: 13.1 miles total, 9.5 miles along the river
- 5K: 3.1 miles total, 2.0 miles along the river
The race is USATF certified. The route passes the New River and offers views of horse farms, Christmas tree farms, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Finishers receive locally crafted awards including wooden medallions made from Blue Ridge Mountain wood and finisher goodies from Stick Boy Bread Co. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
