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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!

Heads up, Divas!

The first price increase for DC’s Wine Country event is today March 31. Be sure to register no later than today by 11:59pm to receive the best price of the year!

Hope to see you this year at the Run Like A Diva Wine County races.

Don’t forget to use my exclusive code to save 10% off the 5k or half marathon race: RDDIVADC17

Follow the link below to register:
http://www.active.com/leesburg-va/running/distance-running-races/divas-half-marathon-and-5k-in-dc-s-wine-country-event-2017?_ga=1.140040883.1033746861.1485805517

Walk A Mile A Day and Win A Trip to Las Vegas!*

The Challenge is Simple!

Sign up below with the link, enter your email address and then download your calendar so you can fill in your miles walked.

Starting April 5 until July 13, walk at least 1 mile per day (or 15 minutes). We will have lots of motivation for you along the way!

On July 13th send us a picture of your completed calendar and we will enter you into the draw to win a trip to Las Vegas!

Join the great walk challenge and get your calendar here:
http://walkathome.com/great-walk-challenge/

Visit the Walk at Home youtube channel for free videos here:
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*Winner from USA receives Airfare for 2 to Las Vegas, 2 Night Hotel stay at IDEA Convention Headquarters – Friday, July 21 and Saturday July 22. $500 Travel Expenses

2 Passes to enter Exhibit area at IDEA Convention on Saturday, July 22. Walk with Leslie and the Walk Team on Saturday July 22 at IDEA World Fitness Convention.

This Convention will be held at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino and Las Vegas Convention Center.

Headquarter Hotel

Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
3000 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Winner must be available to travel on the dates of the Convention – July 21 & 22

Winner must be resident of the United States.

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 FOOT LEVELERS BLUE RIDGE HALF MARATHON specifics.

Registration for the Blue Ridge Half Marathon is handled by Active.com. Online registration closes at midnight April 18, 2017. There is $10 processing and handling fee for registration at packet pick-up (April 21, 3-8pm). There is no day-of registration.

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 = 1897 ft.
Total Elevation Gain/Loss = 3790 ft.
6 hour cut-off time for the half marathon
Runners must maintain a 27:30 min/mile pace; Course marshals reserve the right to pull you from the course after 1:35pm for your safety.
Half Marathon Race Map 2016
USATF Half Marathon Course Map
Interactive Course Map
Course Hydration provided by SKRATCH LABS
Walkers are permitted and encouraged
The Blue Ridge Half Marathon course is not quite as difficult nor as long as the full marathon, but it is still a challenging run. The new course adding Peakwood Mountain, has officially give it the title, “America’s Toughest Road HALF Marathon.”

The course begins easily with one mile of rolling hills, before taking its first turn upward as runners begin the two-mile climb up Mill Mountain. While full marathoners will continue on to the brutal but beautiful climb up Roanoke Mountain, half marathoners will ascend Mill Mountain to the famous Mill Mountain Star, overlooking the beautiful Roanoke Valley and — much of the course still to be run!

From the Star, runners will encounter a major 2-mile decent down Prospect Avenue – also known as the “old road” to the base of Mill Mountain. Back on the valley floor runners will have a two-mile reprieve before climbing Peakwood.

Peakwood is a tough climb through a scenic neighborhood full of energetic spectators. Be sure to enjoy the party at the top.

After a two mile descent the course flattens out as you make your way to the finish line in Elmwood Park. The full marathon runners will branch off to the left just before mile 13 letting you finish in solitude.

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 20 day countdown and specifics about the Anthem 10k! and be sure to check out my Instagram page for all my training pictures!