New River Marathon

In North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, the New River Marathon courses along the banks of the South Fork New River, one of only 14 American Heritage Rivers in the United States. 20.8 miles roll along the banks of the scenic New River offering pastoral views of the River, Christmas tree farms, and horse and cattle farms. “The most beautiful race venue ever!”

Event Date:: Saturday May 16, 2026
Start Time:: 7:30am EDT
End Time:: 1:30pm EDT

Price:: $93.00 Race Fee + $6.58 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $103.00 after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
July 14, 2025, 12:00am EDT	January 31, 2026, 11:59pm EST	$93.00 Race Fee + $6.58 SignUp Fee
February 1, 2026, 12:00am EST	March 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$103.00 Race Fee + $7.18 SignUp Fee
March 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT	April 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$113.00 Race Fee + $7.78 SignUp Fee
April 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT	May 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$128.00 Race Fee + $8.68 SignUp Fee
May 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT	May 16, 2026, 8:00am EDT	$138.00 Race Fee + $9.28 SignUp Fee

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New River Half Marathon

Event Date:: Saturday May 16, 2026
Start Time:: 8:15am EDT
End Time:: 1:30pm EDT

Price:: $73.00 Race Fee + $5.38 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $83.00 after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
July 14, 2025, 12:00am EDT	January 31, 2026, 11:59pm EST	$73.00 Race Fee + $5.38 SignUp Fee
February 1, 2026, 12:00am EST	March 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$83.00 Race Fee + $5.98 SignUp Fee
March 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT	April 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$93.00 Race Fee + $6.58 SignUp Fee
April 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT	May 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$108.00 Race Fee + $7.48 SignUp Fee
May 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT	May 16, 2026, 8:30am EDT	$118.00 Race Fee + $8.08 SignUp Fee

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New River 5K

Event Date:: Friday May 15, 2026
Start Time:: 6:30pm EDT
End Time:: 8:00pm EDT

Price:: $28.00 Race Fee + $2.68 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $33.00 after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
July 14, 2025, 12:00am EDT	January 31, 2026, 11:59pm EST	$28.00 Race Fee + $2.68 SignUp Fee
February 1, 2026, 12:00am EST	March 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$33.00 Race Fee + $2.98 SignUp Fee
March 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT	April 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$38.00 Race Fee + $3.28 SignUp Fee
April 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT	May 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$43.00 Race Fee + $3.58 SignUp Fee
May 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT	May 15, 2026, 8:00pm EDT	$48.00 Race Fee + $3.88 SignUp Fee

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New River Marathon / 5K Combo

Includes the following events: New River Marathon and New River 5K

Run the New River Friday Night 5K and follow it up with the New River Marathon on Saturday morning.

Event Date:: Friday May 15, 2026
Start Time:: 6:30pm EDT
End Time:: 8:00pm EDT

Price:: $113.00 Race Fee + $7.78 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $123.00 after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
July 14, 2025, 12:00am EDT	January 31, 2026, 11:59pm EST	$113.00 Race Fee + $7.78 SignUp Fee
February 1, 2026, 12:00am EST	March 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$123.00 Race Fee + $8.38 SignUp Fee
March 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT	April 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$133.00 Race Fee + $8.98 SignUp Fee
April 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT	May 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$148.00 Race Fee + $9.88 SignUp Fee
May 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT	May 15, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$158.00 Race Fee + $10.48 SignUp Fee

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New River Half Marathon / 5K Combo

Includes the following events: New River Half Marathon and New River 5K

Run the New River Friday Night 5K and follow it up with the New River Half Marathon on Saturday morning.

Event Date:: Friday May 15, 2026
Start Time:: 6:30pm EDT
End Time:: 8:00pm EDT

Price:: $93.00 Race Fee + $6.58 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $103.00 after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
July 14, 2025, 12:00am EDT	January 31, 2026, 11:59pm EST	$93.00 Race Fee + $6.58 SignUp Fee
February 1, 2026, 12:00am EST	March 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$103.00 Race Fee + $7.18 SignUp Fee
March 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT	April 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$113.00 Race Fee + $7.78 SignUp Fee
April 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT	May 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$128.00 Race Fee + $8.68 SignUp Fee
May 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT	May 15, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$138.00 Race Fee + $9.28 SignUp Fee

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