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Blue Ridge Marathon


Roanoke, VA

Blue Ridge Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Roanoke, Virginia. The next edition is on Saturday, April 17, 2027. The race gives its climbing as 3,369 ft (1,027 m). The field is about 470 runners.

There are 22 other upcoming marathons in Virginia. Blue Ridge Marathon climbs about 129 ft a mile (24 m per km), steeper than 85% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

26.2miDistance
3,369ftClimbing
470runnersField
72°Flow 47°FTypical race day

Questions about Blue Ridge Marathon

When is Blue Ridge Marathon 2027?

Blue Ridge Marathon 2027 is on Saturday, April 17, 2027.

Where is Blue Ridge Marathon?

Blue Ridge Marathon is held in Roanoke, Virginia.

How long is Blue Ridge Marathon?

Blue Ridge Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).

How much elevation gain does Blue Ridge Marathon have?

Blue Ridge Marathon has 3,369 ft (1,027 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

What is the weather usually like at Blue Ridge Marathon?

Around Blue Ridge Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 72°F (22°C) and the low about 47°F (8°C), averaged over recent years.

How hilly is Blue Ridge Marathon?

Blue Ridge Marathon climbs about 129 ft a mile (24 m per km), steeper than 85% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

What other marathons are there in Virginia?

Other upcoming marathons in Virginia include Richmond Marathon (November 14, 2026), Tidewater Striders Dismal Swamp Marathon (December 6, 2026) and Willis River (January 3, 2027).

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