North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains and the spectacular New River valley.  The Marathon boasts 21 miles (Half has 9.5 miles) along the banks of the New River, one of only 14 American Heritage Rivers, and is framed with views of horse farms, Christmas tree farms and the spectacular surrounding river valley. Experience why other runners are raving: "Only Big Sur rivals the beauty of the New River Marathon course" and "The most beautiful race venue ever, it even smells fantastic!"   USATF certified.

A North Carolina and Blue Ridge Mountains experience... wooden finisher medallions locally crafted from Blue Ridge Mountain woods, locally crafted awards, gift certificates from High Country businesses, live music, Stick Boy Bread Co. Kitchen finisher goodies and so much more.

Thanks for running!

The inaugural New River Marathon, Half-Marathon &amp; 5K will be held on May 7, 2011 and will showcase the scenic and serene New River Valley nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Northwestern North Carolina.   

The New River Marathon's home is in Ashe County, the Northwestern-most 
county of North Carolina, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  With 
less than 1,000 feet of elevation gain, The New River Marathon courses 
primarily along the banks of the South Fork New River, one of only 14 
American Heritage Rivers in the United States.

Inaugural New River Marathon Announced

New River Marathon

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The New River Marathon will take place in Ashe County at the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains

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