Blue Ridge Marathon

Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon - America's Toughest Road Marathon and Half Marathon, and Anthem Star 10K. April 22, 2017. Roanoke, VA.

Not for the faint of heart, the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon features the most challenging and breathtaking course of any road marathon in the country. Recently named to The Weather Channel's "World's 15 Toughest Marathons" list (#8).

Beginning in downtown Roanoke, Virginia and ascending four miles along the Blue Ridge Parkway to the summit of Roanoke Mountain this race will put you in the zone...and all before mile 10!

Up for the challenge? Anyone can run a marathon, but can you run America's Toughest Road Marathon?

* What: Full, Double,Half Marathon and 10K
* Start: Jefferson Street (next to Elmwood Park)
* Finish: Elmwood Park
* Total Elevation Change: 7,430 ft. (full)
* Most Difficult Section: Roanoke Mountain (miles 5-9)
* Honorary Race Chair: Rep. Bob Goodlatte