Question 1

How do I dress (layers?

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) for the Blue Ridge Marathon?

Question 2

Can I transfer between races?

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Is there an additional cost? How can I change my status prior to race day?

Question 3

What is your policy regarding athletes with disabilities?

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Do you allow hand cycles in the race?

Question 4

Are there port-a-toilets located along the course?

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ANSWERS:Is this a Rain or Shine Event?

Question 5

Not this year, sorry. The deadline for registration is 8pm on Friday, April 17, Back to topWhat is the time limit for the full marathon, half-marathon and 10K?

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The Time Limit for the full marathon is 7.5 hours. The time limit for the 10K and half marathon is 6 hours. That makes the required pace for the full marathon a 17:10 min/mile pace, and 27:30 pace for the half. Anyone who cannot maintain the minimum pace will be pulled from the course. This is regulation is for your safety. All walkers will be required to walk on the sidewalks whenever applicable. The following cutoff points will be strictly enforced for the full marathon:11:00 AM at mile 11.9 (Mill Mtn Spur/Fishburn Parkway)11:40 AM at mile 14.4 (Walnut Ave/Sylvan Rd)12:52 PM at mile 18.6 (Somerset/Clydesdale)1:45 PM at mile 21.4 (27th/Crystal Spring)2:20 PM at mile 23.7 (Jefferson St/Highland Ave) Back to topWhat type of liquids/gel do you provide along the course? We provide Tailwind Endurance Fuel and water at all fluid stations along the course. GU Energy Gels will be available at mile 7, 18.6, and 23.2 for the full marathon, and mile 7.5 for the half marathon (updated for 2025 full marathon route change).Back to topWhere will the water stops be?

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Technically the answer is yes. But just remember that this is America’s Toughest Road Marathon and most people aren’t setting personal records on this course. We prefer to promote a “complete not compete” mindset, don’t worry so much about your times on this rigorous course. Back to topHow do I dress (layers?

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) for the Blue Ridge Marathon?

Question 7

Due to liability considerations, and out of respect for the registered participants, non-registered runners are not permitted to run or walk within the boundaries of the official marathon course. Friends may stand adjacent to the edge of the defined course and cheer the participants on! Friends must NEVER cross the finish line or enter the finish zone which begins approximately 2/10 mile before the finish. Back to topCan a race bib be transferred to someone else?

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You may gift transfer your bib at no fee as long as it’s for an equal or lesser distance. To transfer your entry in RunSignUp follow the instructions here. Deadline is April 10, 2026. Back to topI was injured after registering for the race. Can I get a refund or defer until next year? Refunds are never allowed, but we now offer $20 deferrals to the following year. The deferral deadline is April 10, 2026. To defer your entry log in to Run Sign Up and follow these instructions. Back to topCan I wear headphones while racing on the Blue Ridge Marathon and Half Marathon course?

Question 8

For your safety and the safety of all other runners, we strongly discourage the use of headphones. If you choose to wear headphones, please regulate the volume so that you can be alert and hear instructions from volunteers, course marshals, police officers, race officials, and sirens from emergency vehicles. Back to topWill you mail or email confirmation to me?

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If you register online, you will receive a Confirmation Email immediately. We do advise early registration. Registration fees increase the closer it gets to race day. Back to topWhere should I park?

Question 9

Yes. Download it here. Are dogs or strollers allowed on the race course?

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As a USTAF sanctioned event, they act as our governing body and our racer insurance coverage. USATF does not cover dogs or strollers on the course, therefore we cannot allow them. We do allow strollers at the Family 1 Miler and the Sunday Slow-K (both un-timed fun runs). Dogs are welcome only at the Sunday Slow-K.Can I be a race ambassador? We are not currently accepting new ambassador applications. As a small team, we’re focusing our resources on enhancing the runner experience. We’re continuing to work with a limited group of returning ambassadors and encourage anyone interested in promoting the race to explore our referral program, which offers race refunds for successful referrals. Runners interested in partnering with the race on an individual basis (for content creation, speaking opportunities, or other community-building initiatives), please email us!Can I get a GPX file of the route? GPX files can be downloaded here.Are there port-a-toilets located along the course? Yes. There are at least two toilets at every aid station, as well as the start and finish lines.Back to top

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