New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Events

Saturday, May 17, 7:30am

$120 05/17 7:30AM EDT - 1:30PM EDT Price increases after May 15, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Saturday, May 17, 8:15am

$100 05/17 8:15AM EDT - 1:30PM EDT Price increases after May 15, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Friday, May 16, 6:30pm

$43 05/16 6:30PM EDT - 8:00PM EDT Price increases after May 15, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

$140 05/16 - 05/17 6:30PM EDT - 8:00PM EDT Price increases after May 15, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

$120 05/16 - 05/17 6:30PM EDT - 8:00PM EDT Price increases after May 15, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://newrivermarathon.com/.

Place

New River Valley, Todd, NC

Description

Registration for 2025 is OPEN!

A North Carolina / Blue Ridge Mountain Marathon Experience! North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains and the spectacular New River valley are the backdrop for the New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K. The New River, one of only 14 American Heritage Rivers, is framed with views of horse farms, Christmas tree farms, the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and the spectacular surrounding river valley.

Experience why runners are raving:
“I can honestly say New River Marathon is my absolute favorite race~the course is stunning and the people are genuinely kind!” (50 Stater)
“It’s like a jog through the Garden of Eden!”
“Only Big Sur rivals the beauty of the New River Marathon!”
“One of the most spectacular scenic courses in the land!”

Wooden finisher medallions locally crafted from Blue Ridge Mountain wood, locally crafted awards, Stick Boy Bread Co. Kitchen finisher goodies and much more. USATF certified.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at

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RaceJoy

Available for Apple and Android devices.

Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy

Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!

We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K.

Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!

Some key RaceJoy features include:

GPS Progress Alerts

Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.

Live GPS Tracking

Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.

Send-a-Cheer

Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.

Virtual Results (virtual events only)

Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.

To use RaceJoy, you must carry your phone and activate tracking on the day you complete your race.

View RaceJoy How-To

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