Pete’s Pick: Pledge to #RunBlueRidge Early and Get a Discount

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Winter may be right around the corner, but it’s not too early to start thinking about a spring race.

Roanoke Outside and the Roanoke Regional Partnership are the backbone behind the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon. It’s more than just a race to us, this event is a gateway for visitors and residents to come together and see some of the great natural assets of this region – as runners, spectators, or vendors.

(It’s America’s Toughest Road Marathon for a reason, just look at the three mountains runners tackle over 26.2 miles.)

We want to give everyone in the region a chance to run one of our challenging distances on April 21, 2018. (So you’ll want to start training now.)

Register by Thursday, Nov. 23, with code IAMLOCAL to get 15 percent off.

REGISTER ONLINE

All you have to do is pick the race distance you want to take on this year:

  • Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon: 26.2 miles of mountains, including 7,430 feet of elevation change
  • Half Marathon: 13.1 miles of mountains with, 3,790 feet of elevation change
  • Double Marathon: Two laps around America’s Toughest Road Marathon course – 52.4 miles – and it is already sold out (watch for the double crew as they start Lap 2 with the rest of the pack)
  • 4-Person Relay: Team of four runners tackles the marathon course together
  • Anthem Star 10K: The popular option includes 6.2 miles up Mill Mountain and back down the old toll road
  • Carilion Children’s Family 1-Miler: A fun run for any ability or age that starts allows participants to cross the official Blue Ridge Marathon finish line

Race Weekend Details

  • When: Saturday, April 22 at 7:35 a.m.
  • Where: Start and finish at Elmwood Park with live music and a festival with food, beverages, and vendors; the festival coincides with Earth Day this year with more than 100 vendors, craftsmen, and outdoor vendors
  • Register: Online at blueridgemarathon.com, use code IAMLOCAL for a 15 percent discount on the full, half, or 10K

And we’d love to see all of your smiling faces as you train in the Roanoke Region. Use #RunBlueRidge on social media to connect with everyone preparing for race day.