Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
Huge climbs define Blue Ridge Marathon, a Roanoke road race with Parkway miles, a 7.5-hour limit, and one of the toughest profiles in the U.S.
Quick facts
- More than 7,430 feet of total elevation change across the marathon course.
- Road marathon with Blue Ridge Parkway scenery and a downtown Roanoke finish.
- Full marathon has a 7.5-hour limit and a mile-22 cutoff.
- Best fit for runners who want a hard course more than a pure PR attempt.
Is registration open for the 2027 Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon?
Registration for the 2027 Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon is open.
About the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon is Roanoke's mountain-heavy road marathon and the signature race in the Blue Ridge Marathon weekend. Its appeal is not speed. Runners come for a hard, scenic course, a downtown finish, and the chance to take on a race built around climbing.
Course
The marathon is a road race with major climbing, Blue Ridge Parkway scenery, and more than 7,430 feet of total elevation change. The full marathon has a 7.5-hour course limit and a cutoff at mile 22, so pacing and downhill restraint matter as much as uphill strength.
Race-day weather
Mid-April in Roanoke can start cool and turn warmer once runners are exposed on the road. Wind, sun, and shaded mountain sections can all change the feel, especially for runners spending most of the course window outside.
Past Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, April 17, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Saturday, April 18, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Saturday, April 12, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Saturday, April 20, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon FAQ
When is the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon?
The 2027 Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon is on Saturday, April 17, 2027.
Is registration open for the 2027 Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon?
Registration for the 2027 Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon is open. View the official registration details at runsignup.com.
Is Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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