New partnership will extend the reach of “America’s Toughest Road Marathon” ROANOKE, Va. (August 14, 2012) – Organizers of the Blue Ridge Marathon, America’s Toughest Road Marathon, today announced that Roanoke-based Foot Levelers has signed on as the new title sponsor for the event. The race, with more elevation change than any other on-road marathon […]
Become a 2014 Official Blogger
As we gear up for the 2014 Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, we’re looking for a few wordsmiths to blog about the race, training for the race, and to host a race giveaway. All you need to do is enter information into the form below and you’re entered to become an Official Blogger. Note: Previously […]
What Others Had to Say about BRM
Here are a few blogs we collected post 2013 BRM – enjoy! Did we miss one? Let us know and we’ll get it posted. Email pete @ roanoke.org. http://runnersbug.blogspot.com/2013/05/blue-ridge-marathon-race-report.html http://www.sweat-junkie.com/2013/04/blue-ridge-marathon-recap.html http://www.runningbecauseican.com/epic-im-going-there/ http://missabbyontherun.blogspot.com/2013/04/blue-ridge-half-marathon-blue-ridge.html http://healthyincville.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/blue-ridge-marathon-april-20th-2013/ http://ecline262.blogspot.com/2013/04/2013-blue-ridge-marathon.html http://teaberrytrails.blogspot.com/2013/04/blue-ridge-half-i-did-it.html http://japodrunner.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-americas-toughest-road-marathon.html http://runningmarathonmom.blogspot.com/2013/04/americas-toughest-road-marathon.html http://shiawaselife.wordpress.com/2013/04/20/recap-2013-blue-ridge-half-marathon/ http://turkeyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/04/blue-ridge-half-marathon-race-review.html https://imchasingpavement.wordpress.com/2013/04/27/my-very-1st-full-marathon-experience-its-a-good-one/ http://www.mywodkitchen.com/conquering-the-blue-ridge-marathon-dh-day-20/ http://themanyshadesofgray.blogspot.com/2013/04/my-first-marathon.html http://mrandmrsmarathon.blogspot.com/2013/04/blue-ridge-marathon-americas-toughest.html http://2012milesforlife.blogspot.com/2013/04/i-passed.html?m=1 http://wvhillrunner.blogspot.com/2013/04/blue-ridge-half-marathon-2013.html http://jacysfitnessblog.blogspot.com/2013/04/half-marathon-5-blue-ridge-half-marathon.html http://running4fromlife.blogspot.com/2013/04/blue-ridge-marathon-recap-part-1.html http://running4fromlife.blogspot.com/2013/04/blue-ridge-marathon-recap-part-2.html http://turnerlifearound.blogspot.com/2013/04/blue-ridge-half-marathon-131-13.html http://bookladywalker.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/americas-toughest-road-marathon-revisited-foot-levelers-blue-ridge-marathon/ http://runners.livejournal.com/5471905.html http://pandce.proboards.com/thread/168140/long-blue-ridge-half-recap http://reactionjackson.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/blue-ridge-half-marathon/ http://cardioholicsanonymous.blogspot.com/2013/04/2013-blue-ridge-half-marathon.html
Security Concerns Addressed (road closures, bags, etc.)
Race Participants, Volunteers, Sponsors, and Spectators: In light of the events in Boston, the Roanoke Police Department in partnership with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies will be taking additional security precautions at this year’s Blue Ridge Marathon. The security precautions consist of a highly visible law enforcement presence, use of explosives detection K-9s, […]
Route Change Makes BRM Even Tougher
Just when you thought the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon couldn’t get any harder…Mother Nature shows her devious side and chooses to raise the water level of the Roanoke River. What this means is that a section of the course (full marathon miles 22.25-25, half miles 9-11) are in accessible due to the tiny detail […]
Statement regarding security precautions at the Blue Ridge Marathon
ROANOKE, Va. – Organizers of the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, are carefully following the tragedy at the Boston Marathon. The safety and security of individuals involved at this weekend’s marathon is our first priority. As with previous runnings of the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, we continue working with law enforcement and emergency management […]
Shake Out Run With The Legends
Want to join Bart Yasso (and possibly Frank Shorter) for a warm up run? Here is our tentative schedule – we’re still working out a few kinks! We’ll meet at Vic Thomas Park (behind Black Dog Salvage) for a leisure run along the Roanoke River Greenway. This is part of the marathon course, but we’ll […]
Tag Heuer Watches courtesy of Fink’s Jewelers
Fink’s Jewelers has been a Blue Ridge Marathon sponsor since day one. And with their help we’re pleased to provide the overall winners of the full marathon a Tag Heuer watch. Ladies’ Winning Tag Heuer Tag Heuer women’s Formula 1 white ceramic dial with diamond […]
Run With The Legends Finalists
This past fall we learned that not only was Bill Rodgers returning to the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, but that Frank Shorter would be joining him. We were ecstatic that both these legendary runners would be joining us in April. And then, just when we thought it couldn’t get any better…along comes Bart Yasso. […]
BRM Makes Weather Channel’s “The World’s 15 Toughest Marathon”
We’re were extremely humbled and honored to be recognized as one of The World’s 15 Toughest Marathons. We know there is a distinction between road and trail marathons, which is why our claim has always been that we’re one of the most difficult “road” marathons. It’s an honor to be in this list. via The […]
