Race Weekend Schedule

Friday, April 11, 2025

  • 3:00-8:00PM Welcome Party!

    • 3-8pm Race Expo
      • Catch up on the new offerings from Altra, the Official Shoe of the Blue Ridge Marathon.
      • Peruse race merch and pick up last-minute items from Fleet Feet Sports Roanoke.
    • 7:30-9:00pm: Free concert featuring Creedence Clearwater Recital.
  • Freedom First Down by Downtown in its second day features live music in a dozen venues within a short walk, scooter, or rideshare from Elmwood Park. Plan to spend a little time sampling Roanoke’s lively music scene at some point during the weekend!

Saturday, April 12, 2025 – RACE DAY!

  • 1:00AM/2:30AM: Double Marathon starts! Doublers, see pre-race emails for details.
  • 5:30-6:30AM: Packet Pick Up on Elmwood Park Stage for those who didn’t make it Friday. No race day registration.
  • 7:35AM: Race Start!
  • Awards Ceremonies: We will host awards ceremonies on Elmwood Park Stage.
    • NEW THIS YEAR: Age group awards will be available as soon as the results have posted. Visit the awards booth to pick up your runner spike and pose for a photo. Awards ceremonies will now award overall and masters winners only, then all present age group winners will be recognized together and invited to down to the stage for a group photo. 
    • 10:30am:  Anthem Star 10K
    • 12:00pm:  Half Marathon
    • 2:00pm:  Full Marathon, Double Marathon & Relay
  • 8:00AM-3:00PM: Finish Festival at the Finish Line in Elmwood Park
    • Cheer for runners as they come down the chute to the Finish.
    • Runners stop by the Recovery Zone managed by Fleet Feet Sports and refuel in Food Tent. Massage, physical therapy, ice footbaths, and more!
  • Stick around all afternoon to soak in the music at Elmwood Park. Freedom First Down by Downtown. Shows are going all day, from acoustic sets to rock n roll, chill outdoor patios to late-night party scenes, and everything in between. You’re bound to find at least one show worth a stop.
    • $20 tickets (runners get 50% discount when you show your runner bib)
    • 3:30pm: Empty Bottles
    • 3:30pm: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast
    • 7:30pm – The Hip Abduction.
  • Grab Dinner in Downtown Roanoke. We have great food here, you won’t go wrong.

Sunday April 13, 2025

  • 9:00AM: America’s Slowest 5K – the greatest recovery run ever. Coffee, donuts and a Slow K mug instead of a t-shirt.
  • Stick around through 4:00PM: for Music and the Dog Bowl Market artisan vendors.

That’s all, folks! We hope you have a great weekend and be sure to tag us when you post! #RunBlueRidge #DxDT @blueridgemarathon