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Racecation 2026

Racecation all I ever wanted… Looking for a getaway that pairs a world-class running challenge with a perfect weekend visiting Top Mountain Town, Roanoke, VA?  Look no further than the Foot Leveler Blue Ridge Marathon Racecation weekend, April 17-19. Racecation (n.) –  a getaway weekend to run a race and experience an exciting destination. This […]

Holiday Registration Sales – Thanksgiving 2024

  POV: You celebrate Thanksgiving by treating yourself to a discounted registration for America’s Toughest Road Races. It’s just over 130 days ’til we gather for the 16th running of the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon in Roanoke, VA, on April 12, 2025. If you haven’t registered yet, now is a great time because we […]

Ambassador Program 2025

Join Team Blue Ridge We’re looking for ambassadors for The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon! We are looking for runners with heart and creativity from all over the country to join our team. If you love hard races, seeing others succeed, running and partying and meeting new people… then we want you on our team! […]

2023 The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Race Guide Released

Whether you’re a runner or a spectator, the 2023 Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Race Guide has all the race info you need. From race courses and schedules to spectator spots and Freedom First Down by Downtown info, you can find it all here. Click the guide to the left to view it.  And if […]

Race Festivities Provide $1.6 Million Boost to Regional Economy

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Blue Ridge Marathon and related festivities contributed $1,600,000 in regional economic impact. This impact was needed more than ever to support the region’s hospitality and tourism industry which has been negatively impacted by COVID-19.

10th Anniversary Edition of the Blue Ridge Artist Print

The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon has released it’s third unique art print that captures the essence of America’s Toughest Road Race™ experience. Natalia Zaratiegui from Barcelona, Spain was the artist selected to tackle this year’s commemorative print.  Natalia was thrilled about the opportunity to apply her talents to the special 2019 edition in honor […]

Race Impact Continues to Grow, Tops $4.5 Million Over 9 Years

Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, Half Marathon, and Anthem Star 10K generated $679,182 in economic impact in 2018, and contributed $15,000 to 18 local nonprofits. ROANOKE, Va. (May 22, 2018) ­– More racers brought more money to the Roanoke Region’s economy during the ninth Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, double marathon, half marathon, relay, Anthem […]

Altra Duo Giveaway

WIN A PAIR OF DUOS The Altra Duo is the perfect combination of maximum cushion and minimal weight, and you can win your very own pair thanks to Altra Running and Fleet Feet Sports.  The blown rubber outsole, injection molded midsole and super thin mesh upper all work together to create a super fast, cushy, […]

Race Impact Continues to Grow, Tops $3.8 Million Over 8 Years

Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, Half Marathon and Anthem Star 10k create $613, 548 in economic impact in 2017 ROANOKE, Va. (May 30, 2016) ­– More racers brought more money to the Roanoke Region’s economy during the eighth annual Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, double marathon, half marathon, relay, Carilion Family 1-Miler, and Anthem Star […]

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The Power to Inspire Award Given to Local Roanoke Runner

This is Marion. As you can see from an ad campaign that was run by the Blue Ridge Marathon this fall, he is pretty tough. On paper Marion Childress fits all the criteria of what makes someone exceptional…war vet, cancer survivor, the fact that he is still running marathons in his 60’s. But once you […]