spectator zones

1

For hikers from the Star Trail Parking Lot. Walk up the trail less than a mile to intersect the JB Fisburn Parkway and hit the runners at Mile 2. Continue hiking to the star on the trail for the full runners at Mile 13.

2

First Presbyterian Parking Lot. Great location for families with kids. After catching the halfers at mile 6.5 walk over to Sweet Donkey Coffee shop for a treat and then head back to Jefferson street (near the church for mile 11.5). The coffee shop and Jefferson are also on the full course at mile 15.5 and 20.5

3

Street Parking near Wasena Park. For Full marathon spectators only. Walk to Winchester Ave. for mile 23 and then one block over to Winona Ave. for mile 25 and then make a mad dash to the finish (or just run with them).

4

Street Parking near Highland Park. Full Marathon spectators only. Watch marathoners along mile 22 and then walk over to Luck Ave. to catch them at mile 25.5. Then on to the finish line.

DON’T FORGET TO DOWNLOAD THE RACE APP

Make sure to download “Blue Ridge Marathon 2023.” Features include real-time runner tracking, course and parking maps, expo info, and event schedule. Runner tracking lets spectators “watch” runners on a course map, with optional notifications for crossing timing mats and instant finish line results.