BLUE RIDGE MARATHON

Excitement and nerves were pumping through downtown Roanoke as nearly 3,000 runners laced up their shoes and took off for the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon.

Saturday is the pick day to get outside this weekend

Preparations are underway for America's toughest road marathon.

Runners are getting ready for the Blue Ridge Marathon this Saturday which is expected to bring as many as about 3,000 runners.

Have any plans this weekend? Have an itch to get outside and listen to music? Well, you are in luck because the Down by Downtown Music Festival is back.

The Blue Ridge Marathon is back for another year, drawing thousands of racers from across the globe.

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Runners were determined to finish the Blue Ridge Marathon Saturday even after its cancellation.

The Blue Ridge Marathon has been cancelled due to severe weather.

In total, 3,000 runners from 38 different states will be represented in this weekends races.

Organizers with the Blue Ridge Marathon are looking to fill several paid positions for the big day.

This year’s Foot Leveler’s Blue Ridge Marathon, and all the associated races, are just around the corner, and organizers are already looking for volunteers.

Thousands of athletes laced up and took off Saturday morning in the annual Blue Ridge Marathon.

The Blue Ridge Marathon is taking place this weekend, and tourism leaders said that event as well as Down by Downtown are highlighting what the Star City has to offer.

The Blue Ridge Marathon needs your help.

The Blue Ridge Marathon is only 15 days away, but more than 100 volunteers are still needed for America’s Toughest Road Marathon.

Runners took off for the Star City Half Marathon and 10k Saturday morning.

The Blue Ridge Marathon brought a significant economic boost to the Roanoke Valley.

The Blue Ridge Marathon is a tradition for some people, including Sergeant Perry Hodge.

Calling it one of the toughest marathons ever, runners said the Blue Ridge Marathon was hard to defeat.

Expect calm weather the next several days before a Wednesday/Thursday front

It’s almost time for the Blue Ridge Marathon. As thousands of runners are lacing up, drivers need to move out!

Preparations are underway in Elmwood Park and elsewhere as 3,000 people lace up their shoes for the Blue Ridge Marathon in Roanoke this weekend.

To make sure everyone is safe, there are changes and guidelines people have to follow. Below are just a few new safety measures for 2021.

With less than two weeks until the big race, organizers of the Blue Ridge Marathon are looking for a little extra help this year.