Blue Ridge Marathon

Roanoke, VA, USA · April 17, 2027

52°·70° high·Light·Dry

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52°at start

71° high

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Mild 52°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 71°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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The Blue Ridge Marathon is Roanoke, Virginia's mountain marathon, marketed as America's Toughest Road Marathon for its roughly 7,430 feet of combined elevation change, the most of any road marathon in the country according to race organizers. The course starts and finishes at Elmwood Park in downtown Roanoke and climbs three mountains: Roanoke Mountain, Mill Mountain and Peakwood. The event also includes a half marathon, 10K, marathon relay and a double marathon that runs the course twice. Proceeds benefit the Blue Ridge Parkway and local charities. Wikipedia

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When is the 2027 Blue Ridge Marathon?

The 2027 Blue Ridge Marathon will be held on Saturday April 17, 2027.

Is the Blue Ridge Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Blue Ridge Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Blue Ridge Marathon?

The time limit for the Blue Ridge Marathon is 7.5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Blue Ridge Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 73°F and a low of 51°F with a 8% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 17 years of data

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65°F

L:52° H:67°

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Rain Freq

35%

6 of 17 yrs

Wind11mph

Dew42°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Blue Ridge Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	58°/87°	-	51°
2025 Blue Ridge Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2025	42°/51°	-	32°
2024 Blue Ridge Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	61°/71°	-	44°
2023 Blue Ridge Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2023	56°/64°	Light	52°
2022 Blue Ridge Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	48°/53°	-	30°
2021 Blue Ridge Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	47°/64°	-	36°
2020 Blue Ridge Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2020	49°/54°	Light	38°
2019 Blue Ridge Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2019	59°/68°	Light	53°
2018 Blue Ridge Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	39°/63°	-	28°
2017 Blue Ridge Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2017	64°/68°	Light	63°
2016 Blue Ridge Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	41°/67°	-	25°
2015 Blue Ridge Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	58°/79°	-	53°
2014 Blue Ridge Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2014	55°/78°	-	40°
2013 Blue Ridge Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2013	44°/58°	-	26°
2012 Blue Ridge Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2012	59°/75°	Light	55°
2011 Blue Ridge Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2011	56°/70°	Moderate	58°
2010 Blue Ridge Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2010	57°/67°	-	52°

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100% would run againHillyBest for: First-Timervia race reports

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Positive

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2018·4:58:53·Higdon·positive

Would run againHillyFirst-Timer

Strawberry aid station was the highlight of the race!

The crowd support in the communities of the race is amazing and this is just one example of it. Seriously, so good. The best part about something being really painful is that everything afterwards feels amazing. A volunteer at the peak had sliced strawberries. Let me tell you something about me: I don’t mind eating gels. I don’t mind drinking Tailwind or Skratch. I know a lot of people love real food, and that’s awesome, but I’ve never been the type to need ‘real food.’

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