Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 1:00 AM EDT

Location: Roanoke, VA; 111 FRANKLIN RD SE STE 333, 24011
Type: ULTRA

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At a glance

Conquer America's Toughest Road Marathon on the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, supporting local charities with every challenging step.

Scenic
Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon lives up to its name as "America's Toughest Road Marathon," offering an unparalleled challenge with over 7,430 ft. of elevation change. This unique event is the only marathon to traverse the famously scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Beyond the demanding course, it's a non-profit race where proceeds support the parkway and local charities, fostering a community commitment to outdoor activity and environmental stewardship. A rewarding, festival-like finish in downtown Roanoke awaits every participant.

What to expect

Tackle a truly challenging course with significant elevation changes, including the option to run the "Blue Ridge Double."
Experience the unique beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the only marathon to run along this scenic route.
Celebrate your accomplishment at a festival-like finish in downtown Roanoke, complete with a unique medal, shirt, and local craft beer.

Standout details

"America's Toughest Road Marathon"
Over 7,430 ft. in elevation change
Only marathon on Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Double option (sells out)

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Distances & registration

14 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 7:45 AM EDT · From $16.90
Opens Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Apr 17, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
5K
Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
6.2 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 AM EDT · From $80.50
Opens Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes May 26, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 11 more options

10K
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 AM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes May 26, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
10K
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 AM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes May 26, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
13.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 AM EDT · From $92.16
Opens Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes May 25, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
13.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 AM EDT · From $80.50
Opens Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes May 26, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
13.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 AM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes May 26, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
26.2 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 AM EDT · From $105.94
Opens Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes May 25, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
26.2 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 AM EDT · From $274.00
Opens Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes May 26, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
26.2 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 AM EDT · From $80.50
Opens Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes May 26, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
26.2 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 AM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes May 26, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
52.4 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 AM EDT · From $107.00
Opens Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes May 26, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
101 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 AM EDT · From $352.75
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Apr 17, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

The course

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Push Potential

ultra distance, hilly area, typically mild weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

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 course, and all runners are rewarded with a unique finishers’ medals, shirts and local craft beer at the festival-like finish in downtown Roanoke. For those who need even more than just extreme elevation change can run the course twice with the official Blue Ridge Double (sells out annually).

This race would not be possible without the support of our title sponsor, Foot Levelers.

This event is owned and operated by the Roanoke Outside Foundation whose mission to make outdoor activity and environmental stewardship a core component of our community’s lifestyle by promoting a “conservation through recreation” philosophy.

Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon

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