Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon

Event Overview

• Event Name: Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
• Date: April 18, 2026
• Location: 111 Franklin Rd SE Ste 333, Roanoke, VA
• Race URL: Register Here

Race Features

• Tough Challenge: The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Series has earned its title as “America’s Toughest Road Marathon” by challenging runners with over 7,430 ft. in elevation change.
• Scenic Route: This race is the ONLY marathon that runs along the famously scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.
• Charitable Cause: Proceeds from this non-profit event benefit the parkway and a dozen local charities every year.
• Unique Rewards: All runners are rewarded with unique finishers’ medals, shirts, and local craft beer at the festival-like finish in downtown Roanoke.

Race Categories

• Distance Options: The full, half, relay, and 10k all prove equally challenging yet rewarding on this mountainous course.
• Double Challenge: For those who need even more than just extreme elevation change, can run the course twice with the official Blue Ridge Double (sells out annually).

Community Support

• Sponsor: This race would not be possible without the support of our title sponsor, Foot Levelers.
• Organizational Mission: This event is owned and operated by the Roanoke Outside Foundation.
• Philosophy: The mission is to make outdoor activity and environmental stewardship a core component of our community’s lifestyle by promoting a “conservation through recreation” philosophy.