Local runners have crafted America's Toughest Road Marathons. The full marathon course includes 7,430 feet of total elevation change, more than any of the road race in the US. The uphill portions will test each runner's strength and endurance while the equally challenging downhill sections are sure to weed out the unprepared. The breathtaking views and stunning Blue Ridge Mountain scenery are sure offer some reprieve to runners as they persevere to the finish line!  Event is known for its festival like finish with local craft beer, live music, free massages & beautiful scenery.

Blue Ridge Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Frank Shorter, Bill Rodgers and Bart Yasso will help the Blue Ridge Marathon take a positive step toward its goal of raising the race's national profile in 2013

Blue Ridge Marathon to Have Former Olympic Gold Medalist Run 2013 Race

Human Interest Story

The Weather Channel has named the Blue Ridge Marathon as the eighth toughest marathon in the world on a list of fifteen

Blue Ridge Marathon Named Among Top 15 Toughest in the World

Organizers of the recent National College Blue Ridge Marathon have donated $10,000 to Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the annual race's designated beneficiary. 

The contribution will be used to support the organization's mission to 
preserve, promote and enhance the scenic highway. The Parkway hosted a 
share of the 26.2-mile marathon course, dubbed the toughest in America, on 
April 21.

Blue Ridge Marathon donates $10,000 to Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway

Post-Race Review/ Results

Karsten Brown won the Blue Ridge Marathon with a time of 3 hours and 1 minute.

Roanoke Holds Blue Ridge Marathon

Great course, great organization, so-so spectators

If you only ever do ONE race, do this one!

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results