# Event Details

- **Event Name**: America's Toughest Road Races
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:35 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: "World's Toughest Races" - Runner's World
"Best Half Marathon in Virginia" - Half Marathon Guide
"Best Running Event" - Blue Ridge Outdoors

Come for the challenge, stay for the people and the epic weekend of fun. The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon race weekend is an unmatched running experience in Virginia's Blue Ridge. 

The Saturday Distances:
👟Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 
👟Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Half Marathon
👟Anthem Star 10K
👟Altra Blue Ridge Double Marathon
👟Freedom First Team Relay
👟Carilion Children's Family One-Miler

The Epic All-Encompassing Challenge: 
👟The Full Goat

The Sunday Recovery Run:
👟America's Slowest 5K Presented by Altra

The Celebration:
🎸The Freedom First Down by Downtown Festival

Starting and finishing in vibrant downtown Roanoke, this stunning spring race winds through the city and along the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, summiting three epic peaks and earning every finisher serious street cred for life.

Imagine the elevation and community vibe of a trail race combined with the amenities and crowd support of a major road race. That's Blue Ridge.

Race Details: https://blueridgemarathon.com/race-details-events/
Registration: https://runsignup.com/MyRaces
Reviews: https://blueridgemarathon.com/additional-information/testimonials/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/roanoke/americas-toughest-road-races/200028602704352
- **Event Categories**: sports, marathons, contests, festivals, trips-adventures, freedom-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 425

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Roanoke
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Blue Ridge Marathon
- **lat**: 37.26908
- **long**: -79.93873
- **full address**: Blue Ridge Marathon, 111 Franklin Plz, Roanoke, VA 24011, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: America's Toughest Road Races
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d39912e9b99e911740c67913d7b0314e62798f9264360218d50c10ddc24374a0-rimg-w1200-h802-dcdfd3d2-gmir?v=1775352722

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is America's Toughest Road Races being held?
  - **A:** America's Toughest Road Races takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:35 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:35 am at Blue Ridge Marathon, 111 Franklin Plz, Roanoke, VA 24011, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing America's Toughest Road Races?
  - **A:** America's Toughest Road Races is organized by Blue Ridge Marathon.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** America's Toughest Road Races is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Roanoke, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 420+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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