We’re excited to partner with the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge to bring you an opportunity have your art be the official artwork of the Blue Ridge Marathon. National College Blue Ridge Marathon has partnered with the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge to bring you an opportunity to have your art chosen as […]
Blue Ridge Marathon Nominated for FLITE Award
We just learned that the National College Blue Ridge Marathon was nominated for a FLITE award…which were pretty excited about because we get to have lunch with the Governor’s wife. We find out December 16 if we’re inducted into the FLITE Opportunity Hall of Fame. Wish us luck! Virginia Governor McDonnell, in his Inaugural Address, […]
Runners, are you looking for a BIGGER challenge? Here’s an offer just for you!
Picture this — a cool breeze at your back, the scent of blossoming flowers, “purple mountain’s majesty” in front of you…and the SEARING pain in your quads with each and every stride down this effing mountain! Don’t come to Roanoke, Virginia to enjoy a relaxing weekend; come to see just how much the National College […]
Half Marathon Runner Who Collapsed Received Medal
National College Blue Ridge Marathon Awards Medal to Man who Collapses Near Finish Line Man suffered a heart attack after “feeling fine.” Says he plans to run again next year. Roanoke, Va. (April 20, 2011) – Amidst tears, smiles and overwhelming emotions, the doctor who saved Ed Deitch’s life visited him at Carilion Roanoke Memorial […]
Marathon Goes on As Planned
The full and half marathons will go on as planned. In the event of severe thunderstorms runners may be stopped at various checkpoints until storm passes. Times will stop at checkpoint and times will resume when runners are cleared to resume running. A briefing will be given at 7:15am, just before race start. 11:00-5pm: Live […]
Pasta Dinners
The following restaurants will have special marathon pasta dinners. Stop by the Downtown Roanoke information table at the Expo for directions. Norah’s (inside Taubman) – offering special Pasta Bar Awful Arthurs Cornerstone Martins Corned Beef & Co.
Wear Your Medal, Get Discounts
Our partner, Downtown Roanoke Inc., is working diligently with local restaurants, attractions, and stores to provide unique discounts just for you – runners of the National College Blue Ridge Marathon and Half Marathon. All you have to do is wear your finisher medal to any of these establishments to receive their discount. Stop by the […]
TED: Ideas Worth Spreading Tackles Running
TED, a small nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. Since then its scope has become ever broader. TED recently published an endurance running talk by Born to Run author Christopher McDougall. The 15-minute lecture is loaded with really […]
Our Challenge to the Mount Lemmon Marathon
We think ours is tougher! But we’re willing to let the runners decide. The Mount Lemmon Marathon, in Tucson, AZ, claims to be the “Toughest Road Marathon in the World.” It features a formidable challenge, as it is entirely uphill with 6,000 feet of elevation gain- and is incredibly beautiful by the way. While uphill […]
Blue Ridge Parkway License Plates
Here is your chance to support one of our greatest assets, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and get a pretty cool retro license plate in the process. FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway is sponsoring the Blue Ridge Parkway specialty license plate in Virginia and needs approximately 75 more people to step up and take action. […]
