2025 Registration is Open!

Marathon: Saturday, May 17, 7:30am
Half Marathon: Saturday, May 17, 8:15am
5K: Friday, May 16, 6:30pm

Miles along the flat, scenic New River:

Marathon (26.2 Total): 22.5 along the River
Half Marathon (13.1 Total): 9.5 along the River
5K (3.1 Total): 2.0 along the River

"Out of the more than 20 marathons I've done,
only Big Sur rivals the beauty of the New River course!"

A distance for everyone!

- Marathon -
- Half Marathon -
- 5K -

"The most beautiful race venue ever...
It even smells fantastic!"

Breathtaking Scenery!

New River - Christmas Tree Farms
Horse Farms - Blue Ridge Mountains

“I’ve run 82 marathons
and New River is definitely in my Top 10.”

Locally Crafted Awards!

"I also wanted to thank you for the very cool awards.
I couldn't have been more excited  - talk about icing on the cake! I was really touched coming home with a cheese basket, a gift certificate and the wooden fish is just awesome.  I couldn't have imagined a more perfect weekend!”