Join me for the 8th annual America’s Toughest Road Marathon on April 22, 2017! Did you know that Roanoke, VA, is one of the few running races allowed on the Blue Ridge Parkway in the country (America’s most visited National Park)?
The Blue Ridge Marathon has THE MOST elevation change of any road race in the United States. This is how it gets it’s “toughest” road marathon status.
You don’t have to run a marathon though to participate! They are offering FOUR distances for this race: 10k, half, full, & double. I will be running the 10k. New to this year is also the RELAY!!
For this post I want to highlight the ANTHEM STAR 10K specifics. This is the race that I will be doing with a friend of mine.
The Anthem Star 10k is quickly becoming the most popular way to get involved in all the excitement of America’s Toughest Road Marathon. We know that 26.2 miles isn’t for everyone, and we don’t blame you! But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the race day hype that surrounds Roanoke’s signature athletic event.
The Anthem Star 10K Event Details:
DATE: April 22nd, 2017
LOCATION: Course Start at Elmwood Park in downtown Roanoke, VA
START TIME: 7:35AM
PACKET PICK-UP: Friday, April 21st from 3:00pm-8:00pm & Saturday, April 22nd from 5:30am-7:00am
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Total Elevation Gain/Loss = 2000′ of elevation change as you run up the Fishburn Parkway to the Star…then down the old toll road and back to the finish line
Total Elevation Gain = 861 ft.
Star K Race App Map 2016
Interactive Course Map
Course Hydration provided by SKRATCH LABS
Walkers are permitted and encouraged
The beautiful Star 10k course leads up you up to the iconic 90 ft. Mill Mountain Star with overlooks of the entire city. You will be rewarded with great photo opportunities, and the pride of looking up at the star knowing that you conquered that mountain.
The best part of the Anthem Star 10k is that you have WAY more time than the other distances to enjoy the fabulous finish festival! Enjoy a beer compliments of the Blue Ridge Marathon team, grab a bite from a local food truck, and enjoy free live music as the full and half marathoners roll across the finish line. The Anthem Star 10k is a great challenge for people of all ages, so don’t miss out and join the fun!
Make sure to Use my code: BRMFRIENDS to save 15% any of the four race distances (10k, half, full, & double) and there is no expiration date!
You can REGISTER HERE:
http://www.blueridgemarathon.com/
Stay tuned for the 10 day countdown and specifics about the 4 person marathon relay! and be sure to check out my Instagram page for all my training pictures!
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