The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Welcome Party hosts packet pick-up, the race expo, as well as the Margo Price concert, headlining the Freedom First Down by Downtown Festival (going on April 18-21). The event location is conveniently located at the finish line in the gorgeous Elmwood Park in downtown Roanoke.

The Friday Concert featuring Margo Price with Caitlin Krisko & the Broadcast and Corey Hunley, is discounted for all runners (check your emails for a discount code) with gates opening at 4:30 p.m. So runners who are looking to dance out the pre-race jitters, grab your bib and swag, and then head over to the show. 

We strongly encourage all runners to pick up their own race packet at the Welcome event on Friday. It is important for runners to verify their data and make any necessary changes. However, if it is not possible for you to pick-up your own packet, you may have someone pick it up for you. That person will be responsible for verifying personal race information (name, age, birthdate, etc.) and MUST bring a copy of your drivers license (or valid photo ID).

• PACKET PICK-UP DETAILS: 3:00-8:00PM: Packet and timing chip pick up are in Elmwood Park directly outside of the amphitheater. Valid photo ID must be shown. If you are picking up for someone else you must have a copy of their ID.
  • Last-minute runner items and Blue Ridge Marathon merchandise available.
  • Day-before registrations available at packet pick up. $10 day-of processing fee applied to entry fee.
  • Address: 706 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24011

Race Day : Packet Pick-up, Race, and Finish Festival

Saturday April 20, 2024 | Elmwood Park

• RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP: 5:30 to 7:00AM. For those who didn’t make it Friday night to the race expo, come to the same place as Friday’s Pick Up. There is a hard cut-off at 7am, so plan to be in line by 6:50 to ensure you’re in time to get your bib!
• NO SAME DAY REGISTRATIONS. (The Friday Expo is your last opportunity to register.)
• BAG CHECK: Complimentary “bag check” located next to the stage in Elmwood Park. Attendants will have plastic bags available.
• RACE START: 7:35AM. on Jefferson Street, up the hill from the Elmwood Park amphitheater.
• FINISH FESTIVAL: 8AM to 3:00PM in Elmwood Park.  Chat with our sponsors, shop for race merch, and peruse the local health and wellness offerings.
  • 10:30 am:  Anthem Star K award ceremony on Elmwood Park Stage.
  • 12:00 pm:  Half Marathon award ceremony at Elmwood Park Stage.
  • 2:00 pm:  Full Marathon, Double Marathon & Relay award ceremony at Elmwood Park Stage.

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Volunteer Check-In

Fleet Feet Sports Roanoke

• Monday (race week): 11:00AM-2:00PM
• Wednesday (race week): 4:00-7:00PM

Elmwood Park

• Friday (race week): 12:00PM-8:00PM

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Parking

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Parking in Downtown Roanoke is easy if you plan ahead and are open to paying a few dollars. PARK Roanoke garages and lots have a max daily rate of $8, you may find closer street lots by private owners at a higher cost. If you’re set on Free Parking, plan to arrive after 5:00PM when the Elmwood Garage is free or to spend a little time exploring the Market and Elmwood area for 2-hour street parking.

Elmwood Park Garage and Parking Lot

• The closest lot for both the Expo and Race
• Free after Friday at 5:00PM and then Free all weekend
• Cost to park before 5:00PM is $2/hour (daily max $8) — Must enter from 201 Tazewell Ave. SE

Free Parking

• 2-hour street parking can often be found within a few blocks (Best options: Church Ave, Campbell Ave, Luck Ave, and Norfolk Ave)
• Elmwood Park Garage and Parking Lot are free Saturday

Elmwood Park is easily accessible by foot from the Market Area in Downtown Roanoke. If you’re staying at a Downtown hotel, ask at the front desk how to get to Elmwood Park!