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!

New River Marathon

Human Interest Story

The third annual New River Marathon is set for May 4 and more than one-thousand runners are expected to participate in the weekend events.

New River Marathon set for May 4

The third annual New River Marathon takes place on May 4 and over one-thousand runners registered for the 2012 event.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results