Register for the Blue Ridge Marathon and Win a Dream Race-cation! Are you ready to take on America’s Toughest Road Marathon? How about the Blue Ridge Double, the Freedom First Team Relay, Virginia’s favorite half marathon, or the classic Roanoke race: the Anthem Star 10K? The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon is not just […]
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! […]
15 Years In and the Impact of America’s Toughest Road Race Continues to Grow
The 15th running of America’s Toughest Road Marathon was a big day for Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Runners came from across the United States and the world to attempt the road race that is routinely lauded for its toughness, but also the incredible weekend experience that comes with it. Data Recap 3,097 runners 42 States represented, […]
Officially Virginia’s Best Half Marathon – Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Half
Officially the Best in Virginia. There are more than 80 half marathons in Virginia, but only one was voted the best in Virginia – the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Half Marathon. Check out the rankings on Halfmarathons.net. This half marathon has it all: beautiful views, star-studded photo ops, champagne aid stations, challenging climbs, street cred, […]
America’s Toughest Road Races: 2023 Re-cap
The 14th running of the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon was certainly memorable. Thunder and lightning may have forced an early cancellation of America’s Toughest Road Races, but the rain did not dampen the spirits of runners or the success of the weekend. “You can’t control mother nature. The last thing any race director wants […]
Meet the 2023 BRM Ambassadors!
Uplifting Stories From Inspirational People It is time to meet the 2023 Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon race ambassadors! This year we have a select group of runners joining us to help us welcome participants, both old and new! This group of inspirational, driven, and ambitious runners represent the best of what makes BRM a must-do […]
Recover Brands Joins America’s Toughest Road Races this Earth Day!
The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Doubles Down as a Sustainable Event Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon is thrilled to announce Recover Brands as the Impact Partner for America’s Toughest Road Races. Recover is led by outdoor enthusiasts from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina who have a passion for outdoor sports and protecting […]
Help Wanted
Join the 2023 BRM Dream Team! These gig-style opportunities are essential for putting on an excellent event and so our team is highly motivated to find the right person/people quickly. Each role offers a great way to get plugged into a vibrant and active community and to shape the experience of America’s Toughest Road Races. […]
2023 BRM Ambassador Program
2023 Ambassador Program – Applications Open! The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon is assembling a select team of ambassadors for America’s Toughest Road Races™. The race date is Saturday, April 22, 2023. If you love the Blue Ridge Marathon, you could be a good fit. Furthermore, if you could talk to anyone about how much you love […]
America’s Toughest Road Marathon: 2022 Recap
The Roanoke Regional Partnership and Roanoke Outside Foundation announced today that the weekend of April 15-17 saw an economic impact of $1.2 million from the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon and the Freedom First Down by Downtown Music Festival. Since 2010, these events have had an $8.1 million economic impact throughout the Roanoke Region. This […]