Blue Ridge Marathon

Blue Ridge Marathon April 17, 2027. Roanoke, VA. America's Toughest Road Marathon™, Half, Double, 10K and team relay. April 18, 2026, Roanoke, VA, in Virginia's Blue Ridge.
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Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon - America's Toughest Road Marathon and Half Marathon, Anthem Star 10K, Double Marathon, Marathon Team Relay, Carilion Children's Family 1 Miler and Sunday Slow K. Not for the faint of heart, the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon features the most challenging and breathtaking course of any road marathon in the country. Recently named to The Weather Channel's "World

's 15 Toughest Marathons" list ( #8). Beginning in downtown Roanoke, Virginia and ascending four miles along the Blue Ridge Parkway to the summit of Roanoke Mountain this race will put you in the zone...and all before mile 10! Up for the challenge? Anyone can run a marathon, but can you run America's Toughest Road Marathon?

* What: Full, Double, Half Marathon, 10K, Relay & Family 1 Miler
* Start: Jefferson Street (next to Elmwood Park)
* Finish: Elmwood Park
* Total Elevation Change: 7,430 ft. (full)
* Most Difficult Section: Roanoke Mountain (miles 5-9)

Connect with other runners via our FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/556726079764513

This event is owned and operated by the Roanoke Outside Foundation.

Enter the lottery for the Full Goat! 5 races, 101 road miles, and 26,280' of elevation change. April 10-18, 2027 alongsi...
08/18/2026

Enter the lottery for the Full Goat!

5 races, 101 road miles, and 26,280' of elevation change. April 10-18, 2027 alongside the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Weekend.

The lottery is open now through September 30th. Details at BlueRidgeMarathon.com/the-full-goat

The Full Goat is the ultimate Blue Ridge Marathon adventure that combines all distances, 5K, 10K, half, full, and double. Are you a GOAT?

The Goat is coming!For the ultra-curious, the ultra-enthusiastic, the ultra-crazy... the Full Goat is America's Toughest...
08/14/2026

The Goat is coming!

For the ultra-curious, the ultra-enthusiastic, the ultra-crazy... the Full Goat is America's Toughest Road Race's ultra challenge, complete with 101 miles, 26, 280' of elevation change, and endless street cred.:

Phase 1 - Self Supported completion of the 10k, half marathon, and full marathon on the official Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon course in Roanoke, VA between April 10 and 16, 2027.

Phase 2 - Completion of the Blue Ridge Double Marathon on race day, April 17, 2027.

Phase 3 - The victory lap at America's Slowest 5k, April 18, 2027.

Limited spaces available!

The lottery opens on August 18 and closes Sept 30. Selections will begin October 1. If selected you will have 3 days to commit before your spot goes to the next applicant on the list!

PAST GOATS: If you've entered the Full Goat in previous years, you will receive a reserved entry email on the 18th with details on how to claim your spot in the 2027 Goat.

Is this the year you run the Full Goat?

Just 245 days until we're here. (But who's counting?)April 17, 2027 can't come soon enough ♥
08/13/2026

Just 245 days until we're here. (But who's counting?)

April 17, 2027 can't come soon enough ♥

Still not done thinking about last weekend, so here’s a little photo dump. 🤭
04/22/2026

Still not done thinking about last weekend, so here’s a little photo dump. 🤭

Registration is LIVE for 2027.Join us April 17th for the 18th running of the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon!Registrat...
04/20/2026

Registration is LIVE for 2027.

Join us April 17th for the 18th running of the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon!

Registration and Details at BlueRidgeMarathon.com

04/20/2026

HELP I’M NOT READY TO LET GO OF THIS WEEKEND!!!

Everything was amazing. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’ve worked this race a couple of times, so I already knew how special it is from the people who put it on and the love and effort they pour into it. But being on the other side and seeing how much love people bring and spread across the entire course was incredible.

The volunteers, the runners, the community showing up with everything they have, the views… all of it. I’m leaving this weekend with a newfound love for my home. I’m so grateful for everything this region represents, and even more grateful I got to train here. 😅

SO MUCH RESPECT for everyone who came out and ran this course. 🫶 YOU ARE SO COOL!!

It might sound corny, but the Blue Ridge Marathon taught me a lot. It strengthened my relationship with myself and also changed how I connect with the world around me and how I choose to take it in. And that’s just MY experience. I’ve been reading so many BRM stories, and knowing every runner has their own kind of magic makes it even more special.

THANK YOU to EVERYONE who made this weekend what it was. ✨🫶

Who’s down to do it again next year?? 👀

Grateful (and a bit sore),

Miros

04/19/2026

The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon always attracts a special group of runners, this weekend's race was no different!

Thank you to Roanoke Valley Television - RVTV for highlighting the Full Goat challenge today!

04/19/2026

Every year thousands of runners trek to downtown Roanoke to take part in the Blue Ridge Marathon, known as America's Toughest Road Race. An elite group of 30 runners took part in The Full GOAT, challenging themselves to participate in every race distance, including a double marathon. See what it takes to accept the challenge which includes 101 road miles and 26,280 feet of elevation change. City of Roanoke, Virginia - Government PLAY Roanoke Roanoke Outside

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