New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Join us on 05/06/2026
(race date estimated)
New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Race Description
North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, the quaint hamlet of Todd and the spectacular New River valley are the backdrop for the New River Marathon races. The Marathon boasts 21 miles (half-marathon 11 miles) along the New River, one of only 14 American Heritage Rivers, with views of horse farms, Christmas tree farms and the spectacular surrounding river valley. Experience why other runners are raving: “Only Big Sur rivals the beauty of the New River Marathon course” and “The most beautiful race venue ever…it even smells fantastic!” USATF certified.
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New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Where & When
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- Location: 7181 Railroad Grade Rd., Todd, NC 28684
- Race Date: 2017/05/06 08:30:00 AM (Saturday)
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Categories:
- New River Marathon
- New River Half Marathon
- New River 5K
- New River 1-Mile (up to age 10)
- New River 1-Mile (11+ years)
New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Reviews
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- 1 reviews
Most Helpful Review
Scenic and Challenging
This was my first Marathon and the mountains are both beautiful and well graded. Hope to return to it in the future!
Sian G.
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