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.

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A North Carolina / Blue Ridge Mountain Marathon Experience! North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains and the spectacular New River valley are the backdrop for the New River Marathon, Half Marathon &amp; 5K. The New River, one of only 14 American Heritage Rivers, is framed with views of horse farms, Christmas tree farms, the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and the spectacular surrounding river valley.
Experience why runners are raving: “I can honestly say New River Marathon is my absolute favorite race~the course is stunning and the people are genuinely kind!” (50 Stater) “It’s like a jog through the Garden of Eden!” “Only Big Sur rivals the beauty of the New River Marathon!” “One of the most spectacular scenic courses in the land!”  
Wooden finisher medallions locally crafted from Blue Ridge Mountain wood, locally crafted awards, Stick Boy Bread Co. Kitchen finisher goodies and much more. USATF certified.

New River Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

George Darden won the 2022 New River Marathon in 2:45:34 while Natalie Taylor  won the women's race in 3:44:53.

Over 130 runners compete in New River Marathon

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The 2022 New River Marathon will be held on May 14.

New River Marathon set for May

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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.

New River Marathon Returning in May

Tough, gorgeous course. Top-Notch organization.

Beautiful (Very) Small Town Marathon and Half

A challenging and uniquely beautiful marathon

Great small town race that will make you hurt.

Gorgeous, well-organized, soul-satisfying race

Scenic & Beautiful, but watch out for the hills!

well executed, challenging inaugural event

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