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| News From: Friday, April 19, 2024 | ||
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| Roanoke prepares for 15th Blue Ridge Marathon
(Cardinal News) The 2024 Blue Ridge Marathon will beheld this Saturday, April 20. | ||
| News From: Thursday, April 18, 2024 | ||
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| The Blue Ridge Marathon set to draw thousands of runners from across the country and beyond
(10 News) The 2024 Blue Ridge Marathon will be held this Saturday, April 20. | ||
| News From: Monday, April 15, 2024 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon: America's toughest road marathon returns this weekend
(10 News) The 2024 Blue Ridge Marathon will be held on Saturday, April 20. | ||
| News From: Saturday, April 22, 2023 | ||
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| Runners finish Blue Ridge Marathon despite weather cancellation
(WSLS.com) The 2023 Blue Ridge Marathon was cancelled just two hours into the race due to the weather but some runners continued to finish the race. | ||
| News From: Friday, April 21, 2023 | ||
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| What you need to know ahead of the the Blue Ridge Marathon
(WDBJ7.com) The 2023 Blue Ridge Marathon will be held this Saturday, April 22. | ||
| News From: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | ||
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| Paid staff needed for Foot Leveler's Blue Ridge Marathon
(WSLS.com) Paid staff and volunteers are needed for the 2023 Blue Ridge Marathon on April 22. | ||
| News From: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 | ||
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| Volunteers needed for Foot Leveler's Blue Ridge Marathon
(10 News) The 2023 blue Ridge Marathon on April 22 needs more volunteers. | ||
| News From: Sunday, April 17, 2022 | ||
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| Business owners in downtown Roanoke hope for a boost from the Blue Ridge Marathon
(BollyInside.com) The 2022 Blue Ridge Marathon was expected to boost the regional economy to the tune of $1.6M. | ||
| News From: Thursday, April 14, 2022 | ||
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| How to volunteer at the Blue Ridge Marathon this weekend
(WSLS.com) The 2022 Blue Ridge Marathon on Saturday, April 16, is in need of volunteers. | ||
| News From: Thursday, March 31, 2022 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon still need more than 100 volunteers
(10News) The 2022 Blue Ridge Marathon on April 16 still needs more volunteers. | ||
| News From: Friday, March 11, 2022 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon next month, T-shirt guarantee deadline today
(WFIR Newstalk Radio) Here's what to expect during the 2022 Blue Ridge Marathon on April 16. | ||
| News From: Thursday, May 13, 2021 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon generated $1.6 million for region, organizer says
(The Roanoke Times) The 2021 Blue Ridge Marathon generated $920,000 in direct sales activity. $680,000 in indirect and induced spending, with $10,000 from the race going to 14 nonprofits that supported runners. | ||
| News From: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon, Down by Downtown generate $1.6 million boost for Roanoke Valley economy
(WFXR Fox) The 2021 Blue Ridge Marathon last April 17 generated $1.6 million in regional economic impact. | ||
| News From: Thursday, April 15, 2021 | ||
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| Preparation for Blue Ridge Marathon already leads to Roanoke economy boost
(WSLS 10) The 2021 Blue Ridge Marathon on April 17 is set to boost the local economy. | ||
| News From: Monday, April 12, 2021 | ||
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| Signing up for "America's Toughest Road Marathon," The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
(WXFR Fox) The 2021 Blue Ridge Marathon, set for Saturday, April 17, is still open for registration. | ||
| News From: Monday, April 5, 2021 | ||
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| Volunteers needed for Blue Ridge Marathon
(WDBJ7) The 2021 Blue Ridge Marathon on April 17, with safety measures in place, is in need of volunteers. | ||
| News From: Friday, February 19, 2021 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon plans on in-person race again in April
(WFIR Newstalk Radio) The 2021 Blue Ridge Marathon was set on April 17. | ||
| News From: Thursday, January 7, 2021 | ||
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| Preparing for the Blue Ridge Marathon with Runabout Sports Roanoke
(WFXR Fox) The 2021 Blus Ridge Marathon remains scheduled to be held on April 17. | ||
| News From: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 | ||
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| Double Marathoners run Blue Ridge Marathon virtually due to COVID-19
(WDBJ7) A group of runners did a virtual run of the cancelled 2020 Blue Ridge Marathon twice. | ||
| News From: Friday, April 17, 2020 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon organizers keep positive about event's future
(The Roanoke Times) Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Blue Ridge Marathon, event organizer Julia Boas is still optimistic about the future of the event. | ||
| News From: Monday, March 16, 2020 | ||
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| Virus outbreak forces cancellation of Blue Ridge Marathon
(The Roanoke Times) The 2020 Blue Ridge Marathon, set on April 18, has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns. | ||
| News From: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon adds $5M to economy
(WFXR News) The 2019 Blue Ridge Marathon brought in $835,618 into the economy, generating $5M through the years. | ||
| News From: Saturday, April 13, 2019 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon: Richmond's Grown, Ashland's Sumner claim main event titles
(The Roanoke Times) McLane Grow won the 2019 Blue Ridge Marathon in 3:08:58 while Christina Sumne won the women's race in 3:46.56. | ||
| News From: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon celebrates 10 years
(WDBJ TV) Blue Ride Marathon celebrates its 10 years of running this 2019 with additional races and more than $4M in total economic impact. | ||
| News From: Monday, February 11, 2019 | ||
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| Initiative continues to bring marathon runners to the Blue Ridge
(WSLS 10) Participation in the 2019 Blue Ridge Marathon, Salem Half Marathon and the Star City Half Marathon will earn a 2019 Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown Finisher's medal. | ||
| News From: Saturday, April 21, 2018 | ||
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| Scenes from Saturday's Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
(The Roanoke Times) A gallery of photos taken during the 2018 Blue Ridge Marathon on April 21. | ||
| News From: Sunday, June 11, 2017 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon continues to grow
(The Roanoke Times) Blue Ridge Marathon, held on April 22 this year, generated more than $613,000 for the local economy. | ||
| News From: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon brings in more than $600,000
(WSLS 10) The eighth annual Blue Ridge Marathon on April 22 this year brought in more than $600,000 in the local economy. | ||
| News From: Thursday, March 23, 2017 | ||
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| Woman preparing to run Blue Ridge Marathon twice for fourth time
(WSLS10) It will be Kristin Hunt's 4th time doing the double marathon, which has been added as an official entry for 2017. | ||
| News From: Sunday, April 17, 2016 | ||
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| Jeff Powers sets course record in winning his third Blue Ridge Marathon
(WDBJ7) Jeff Powers won the Blue Ridge Marathon in a new course record at the 2016 race. | ||
| News From: Friday, April 15, 2016 | ||
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| Runners gearing up for Saturday's Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
(WDBJ7) The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon is happening this Saturday in downtown Roanoke. Thousands of runners will put their minds and bodies to the test. | ||
| News From: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon/Down by Downtown bringing Galactic to Elmwood April 16
(The Roanoke Times) It's about to get Big Easy-style funky in Elmwood Park. The Blue Ridge Marathon and Down by Downtown festival have booked New Orleans heavy hitters Galactic to close the event. | ||
| News From: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 | ||
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| Music conference set to coincide with Down by Downtown, Blue Ridge Marathon
(Roanoke.com) Things are going to get even more interesting during the Down by Downtown/Blue Ridge Marathon week. This year, a music conference with 40 free live performances, workshops, panels, a trade show and more will join the fun April 14-16. | ||
| News From: Thursday, July 2, 2015 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon impact continues to grow
(WFIRNews.com) The 6th annual Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, half marathon and the Anthem Star created $556,175 in economic impact in 2015. Thats up 6.7 percent over 2014. Organizers say the impact was the result of an increase in registrations as well as an increase in the average amount of money spent by travelers. Over the past six years, the event has contributed more than $2.6 million to the local economy. | ||
| News From: Friday, April 24, 2015 | ||
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| Sixth race another success for Blue Ridge Marathon
(WDBJ7.com) Organizers of the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon say those numbers add up to another successful year. Saturday's race was the sixth edition of the race. | ||
| News From: Sunday, April 19, 2015 | ||
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| First-timers take top spots in Blue Ridge Marathon
(Roanoke.com) Four runners new to the Blue Ridge Marathon and its accompanying races took top honors, including the mens and womens winners of the 26.2-mile main event. | ||
| News From: Wednesday, April 8, 2015 | ||
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| In 6th year, Blue Ridge Marathon hitting its stride
(WDBJ7.com) It started as a small event, but it is now having a big economic impact on our region. Five years ago, it was a thousand runners on a rainy Saturday. Now: "We've doubled in size since we began," Race Organizer Pete Eshelman says. | ||
| News From: Saturday, March 28, 2015 | ||
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| Fit Friday: Marathon trainers should take mental breaks
(WDBJ7.com) We're only a few short weeks away from this year's Blue Ridge Marathon, America's toughest road marathon. But how do you know if you're over doing it? | ||
| News From: Saturday, March 7, 2015 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon - April 18, 2015
(WDBJ7.com) The Blue Ridge Marathon has not only grown its race participation but the overall change in elevation has grown from 6,140 feet to 7,430 feet. It is labeled as America's Toughest Road Marathon. | ||
| News From: Friday, February 27, 2015 | ||
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| Down by Downtown and Blue Ridge Marathon Announce 2015 Main Music Acts
(The Roanoke Star) Race organizers of the Blue Ridge Marathon are expanding the schedule of music acts as part of the 6th annual even which takes place on April 16. | ||
| News From: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 | ||
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| Musical Groups for Blue Ridge Marathon Festival Announced
(WDBJ7.com) The Roanoke Virginia Blue Ridge Marathon has announced the musical acts for the large festival that coincides with racing events. | ||
| News From: Monday, April 28, 2014 | ||
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| Powers Wins Blue Ridge Marathon for Second Straight Year
(WDBJ7.com) Jeff Powers won the Blue Ridge Marathon with a time of 2 hours 52 minutes and 24 seconds. More than 20 minutes ahead of second place finisher Lorraine Young. | ||
| News From: Friday, April 25, 2014 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon is Not For the Faint of Heart
(Roanoke Times) The Blue Ridge Marathon is what some would call a survival marathon. With nearly 7,400 feet of elevation change the course might one of the toughest in the country. | ||
| News From: Friday, April 18, 2014 | ||
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| Runner Beats the Odds for Blue Ridge Marathon
(WDBJ7.com) Kelly Berry is doing things doctors said she'd never do. Walking, training and running to participate in the Blue Ridge Marathon was certainly not in her future. She defied the odds. | ||
| News From: Friday, February 21, 2014 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon Organizers Measure Course on Two Wheels
(WDBJ.com) Race organizers think that America's toughest road marathon is difficult even from the seat of the bike while they measure the course | ||
| News From: Thursday, December 5, 2013 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon Makes Changes for 2014, Still Bills itself as "America's Toughest"
(WFIR News) The 2014 Blue Ridge Marathon will alter its course for the 2014 edition of the race due to flooding along the Roanoke River | ||
| News From: Saturday, April 20, 2013 | ||
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| Local Runner Tackles Blue Ridge Marathon with Wife, Best Friends
(WDBJ7.com) Gary Adkins put together a team of runners to traverse America's Toughest Road Marathon with him. In his Second Blue Ridge Marathon Adkins will run along side of some of the sports legends like Bart Yasso and Bill Rodgers. | ||
| News From: Friday, April 19, 2013 | ||
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| Roanoke Police Chief Issues Advisory for Blue Ridge Marathon
(WSLS.com) The Chief of Police for the city of Roanoke stated that there will be a "highly visible law enforcement presence" at the Blue Ridge Marathon this weekend. | ||
| News From: Thursday, April 18, 2013 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon Revs Up Economy
(WDBJ7.com) This weekend's Blue Ridge Marathon will inject an economic boost to the Roanoke economy as a report shows that most people will spend at least one to two nights in the area. | ||
| News From: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 | ||
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| Blue Ridge Marathon to Have Former Olympic Gold Medalist Run 2013 Race
(WSLS.com) Frank Shorter, Bill Rodgers and Bart Yasso will help the Blue Ridge Marathon take a positive step toward its goal of raising the race's national profile in 2013 | ||
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