Blue Ridge Marathon

The marathon is held annually in Roanoke, Virginia, and is widely recognized for its challenging course profile and significant elevation changes. The event starts and finishes in the downtown area, tracing a route that includes prominent sections such as the Blue Ridge Parkway and the climb to Mill Mountain Star, providing participants with expansive views of the Roanoke Valley. The course has a total elevation gain and loss of approximately 7,430 feet, making it one of the most demanding road