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Blue Ridge Marathon
Blue Ridge Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 10K event held in Roanoke, Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, April 17, 2027. About 4,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 17, 2027
- Location
- Roanoke, VA
- Field size
- ~4,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, April 17, 2027
- Location
- Roanoke, Virginia
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 10K
- Field size
- About 4,000 runners
- Course
- Hilly / mountain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- blueridgemarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:35 AM EDT
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; 3371 ft gain, 3398 ft loss (official course data); Boston qualifier
- Course profile — 10K
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 861 ft gain (official course data)
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; 1897 ft gain, 1893 ft loss (official course data)
About the Blue Ridge Marathon
The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Series has earned its title as “America’s Toughest Road Marathon” by challenging runners with over 7,430 ft. in elevation change, more than any other road marathon in the U.S. This race is the ONLY marathon that runs along the famously scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and proceeds from this non-profit event benefit the parkway and a dozen local charities every year. The full, half, relay and 10k all prove equally challenging yet rewarding on this mountainous cour…
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- America's toughest road marathon
- Notes
- Large Roanoke mountain race weekend.
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Blue Ridge Marathon: common questions
- When is the Blue Ridge Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, April 17, 2027.
- Where is the Blue Ridge Marathon held?
- In Roanoke, Virginia.
- What distances does the Blue Ridge Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half and 10K.
- How many people run the Blue Ridge Marathon?
- About 4,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Blue Ridge Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Blue Ridge Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $115 (from runsignup.com, checked October 2, 2026).
- What time does the Blue Ridge Marathon start?
- 7:35 AM EDT.
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