Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon

🏔️ Race Overview

• Title: Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
• Date: April 18, 2026
• Location: 111 FRANKLIN RD SE STE 333, Roanoke, VA
• Event URL: Race Details

🏅 Challenge Your Limits

• Elevation: Over 7,430 ft. in elevation change, more than any other road marathon in the U.S.
• Scenic Course: Runs along the famously scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.
• Charitable Impact: Proceeds benefit the parkway and a dozen local charities every year.
• Multiple Distances: Includes full, half, relay, and 10k options for various skill levels.

🎖️ Finish Line Experience

• Unique Rewards: All runners receive unique finishers’ medals, shirts, and local craft beer.
• Downtown Festival: A vibrant festival-like finish atmosphere in downtown Roanoke.
• Blue Ridge Double: For those seeking more, run the course twice with the official Blue Ridge Double.
• Event Size: The Blue Ridge Double sells out annually.

🌱 Community Impact

• Support: This race would not be possible without the support of our title sponsor, Foot Levelers.
• Organization: Owned and operated by the Roanoke Outside Foundation.
• Mission: To make outdoor activity and environmental stewardship a core component of the community’s lifestyle.
• Philosophy: Promoting a “conservation through recreation” philosophy.