Registration

REGISTER

Registration for the Blue Ridge Marathon is handled by Active.com.


Click here to verify if you are already registered.

DATE

  • Saturday, April 21, 2012

AWARDS

  • All Marathon and Half Marathon finishers will receive a commemorative finisher’s medal. Age group awards will be presented for both events to the top 3 male & female finishers in the age groups.
  • Top Male and Top Female winner of full marathon win a Tag Heuer watch courtesy of Fink’s Jewelers.

TIME

  • The Marathon and Half-Marathon will start together at 7:30 AM. Click here for YMCA Kids Marathon info.

FEES

Marathon

  • Before 12/31/2011: $80.00
  • Before 3/10/2012: $90.00
  • Through: 4/19/2012: $100.00

Half-Marathon

  • Before 12/31/2011: $65.00
  • Before 3/10/2012: $75.00
  • Through: 4/19/2012: $85.00

YMCA Kids Marathon – Click here for info.

There will be NO same day registration for any events.

T-SHIRTS

  • All participants registered before March 21, 2012 will receive either a full or half marathon shirt.

RACE BENEFICIARY

CUTOFF TIMES

  • The race directors reserve the right to transport racers to the finish area if not across the finish line by the cutoff times.
  • Marathon: 8 hours
  • Half-Marathon: 8 hours

WALKERS

  • Walkers are not permitted to enter the full-marathon but are more than welcome to enter the half-marathon.

UNDER 18 POLICY

  • The Blue Ridge Marathon Organizing Committee permits runners aged 15 to 17 to participate in the half marathon (with parent signature). You must be 18 or older on the day of the event to participate in the Marathon.

REFUND/TRANSFER POLICY

  • The entry Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Once your entry fee is received, you cannot receive a refund. If you are registered for a marathon you may transfer down to the half marathon. You can transfer to a lesser distance without a refund of the difference! It is recommended that you make your house rental or room reservation prior to registration. If you are flying to the event, you should also make your air reservations prior to registering.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

  • Race officials may cancel, delay, or change the event in case of extreme weather or other conditions that may affect the safety and health of the participants.
  • Entry fees are nonrefundable.

AGE GROUPS

  • 11-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69, and 70+

BIB NUMBER REQUIREMENTS

  • All registered runners will receive a bib number that must be worn on race day. If you are not wearing your bib during the race, you will be considered a bandit runner and will be escorted off the course.
  • The bib must be visible and worn on the front outside of all clothing during the entire race.
  • Please fill in the necessary medical and emergency contact information on the back of the bib number. Use a pen or waterproof marker.
  • Do not alter the bib in any way.
  • Bib numbers are non-transferable and must be worn by the registrant to whom they have been assigned.

TIMING INFO

  • We use disposable chip timing system and software.
  • All registrants will receive a disposable chip that must be worn.
  • Awards for the overall winners will be based on start time; age category winners will be determined by chip time.
  • Chip times will be used for your official running time and on your certificate of race completion.

REGISTER

Registration for the Blue Ridge Marathon is handled by Active.com.