Race WEEKEND EVENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023

3:00-8:00PM WELCOME PARTY!

3-8pm Packet Pick Up at Elmwood Park

3-8pm Race Expo

• Catch up on the new offerings from Altra, the Official Shoe of the Blue Ridge Marathon.

• Bring your old t-shirts to donate to Recover’s Closed-Loop program!

• Peruse race merch and pick up last-minute items from Fleet Feet Sports Roanoke.

4-8pm Freedom First Down by Downtown Music Festival on stage. Friday’s show is FREE.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023

RACE DAY!

1:00AM/2:30AM : Double Marathon starts!

5:30-7:00AM : Packet Pick Up on Elmwood Park Stage for those who didn’t make it Friday. No race-day registration.

7:35AM: Race Start!

Awards Ceremonies: We will host awards ceremonies on Elmwood Park Stage.

• 10:30am: Anthem Star 10K

• 12:00pm: Half Marathon

• 2:00pm: Full Marathon, Double Marathon & Relay

8:00AM-3:00PM: Finish Festival in Elmwood Park

• Cheer for runners as they come down the chute to the Finish.

• Runners stop by the Recovery Zone managed by Fleet Feet Sports and refuel in Food Tent. Massage, physical therapy, ice footbaths, and more!

• Last chance for 2023 race merch.

• Freedom First Down by Downtown - Shows are going on all day throughout downtown, from acoustic sets to rock n roll, chill outdoor patios to late-night party scenes, and everything in between. You’re bound to find at least one show worth a stop.

• Grab Dinner in Downtown Roanoke. We have great food here, you won’t go wrong.

5:30-10:00PM: Join us back at the Elmwood stage for a live music celebration. Runners will take $10 off tickets if you wear your medal or present your bib.

SUNDAY APRIL 23, 2023

9:00AM: America’s Slowest 5K – the greatest recovery run ever. Coffee, donuts and a Slow K mug instead of a t-shirt. Come for the run, stay for brunch and an artisan market.

That's all folks! We hope you have a great weekend and be sure to tag us when you post! #RunBlueRidge #DxDT @blueridgemarathon