The Full GOAT

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The Full GOAT: 101-Mile Multi-Day Ultramarathon Challenge

5 Races. 101 Road Miles. 26,280′ of Elevation Change. Part of the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon weekend in Roanoke, VA. 

The Full GOAT is the ultimate test of endurance, combining every distance of America’s Toughest Road Races into one grueling, multi-day hybrid event in Roanoke, Virginia. To earn the GOAT title, runners must complete three virtual distances and two in-person distances—totaling 101 miles—over a 10-day period.

Lottery Open Now Thru Sept 30th

The Schedule: How to Conquer the GOAT

Phase 1: Self-Supported (April 10 – April 16) Complete these three distances on the official Roanoke courses. Roads are not closed, and runners are entirely self-supported for aid and safety. Turn-by-turn GPS routes are provided.

  • Anthem Star 10K: 6.2 Miles | 2,000′ elevation change

  • Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Half Marathon: 13.1 Miles | 3,790′ elevation change

  • Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Full Marathon: 26.2 Miles | 7,430′ elevation change

Phase 2: Race Day (April 17)

  • Altra Blue Ridge Double Marathon: 52.4 Miles | 14,860′ elevation change

  • This is an official, fully supported race day. 

Phase 3: The Victory Lap (April 18)

  • America’s Slowest 5K Presented by Altra: 3.1 Miles | ~0′ elevation change

  • Recover with an easy group run, a cup of coffee, and a donut. 

  • GOAT ceremony afterwards, where you’ll get your hardware.

The Rewards: What You Earn

You can’t buy this gear; it can only be earned. GOATs receive a combined $100+ discount off standard race fees, plus:

  • 5 Finisher Medals: One for every distance completed.

  • The GOAT Trophy: An exclusive trophy to display with pride.

  • VIP Treatment: Access to the VIP Runners Lounge on race day, plus a special GOAT bib to wear alongside your race bib so officials and fans know what you’re attempting.

  • Recovery: A well-earned cup of coffee and a donut at the Slow-K.

Here are the rules:

  1. All distances must be completed on the official Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon courses in Roanoke, VA. Turn-by-turn GPS maps for each distance will be provided to all registered runners.
  2. You are responsible for your own aid and safety during virtual distances–roads will not be closed. However, we will provide a private Facebook group and email chain in case you’d like to coordinate with other GOATs.
  3. In the event that there is a race-day cancellation, your Double Marathon registration will be transferred to virtual and you will have three days to complete the remainder of your Double Marathon virtually and submit it to RunSignUp. Details will be sent to you if this happens.

Registration & Lottery Rules

Because of the extreme nature of this event, spots are highly limited.

  • Guaranteed Entry: Past GOATs have reserved spots until the lottery closes on September 30.

  • Lottery Closes: September 30 at midnight.

  • Winners Drawn: October 1 at 12:01 am.

  • Claiming Your Spot: Selected winners have 3 days to register. Unclaimed spots roll to the next entrant.

  • Final Deadline: Registration closes January 31 (or when full).

  • Upgrading: Already registered for another distance? Email [email protected] to get credit and upgrade to the Full GOAT.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I track and submit my virtual distances? You must run the official courses in Roanoke, VA. You will receive an email before April 10 with instructions on how to upload your self-supported distances to RunSignUp.

What happens to the GOAT if the in-person race is canceled? In the rare event of a race-day cancellation, your Double Marathon registration will transfer to a virtual event. You will have three days to complete the 52.4 miles virtually and submit your results.

Is there aid provided for the virtual runs? No. You are strictly responsible for your own aid, hydration, and safety during the virtual 10K, Half, and Full marathon segments. We will provide a private Facebook group if you wish to coordinate support with other GOAT participants.

Will we be able to coordinate with other goats? Yes. Shortly before April 10, we will invited everyone who gets in to join a private Facebook group where you can make plans to run together.

Do I need to attend the Slow-k on Sunday? Yes. Just because it’s not a mountain, doesn’t mean you don’t have to do it. If you don’t complete the Slow-K, you will not have covered the full 101 miles.