New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K is a running race on May 14–15, 2027 in Todd, NC, with entry fees from $28 to $113.
- Date
- May 14–15, 2027 (290 days to go)
- Location
- Todd, North Carolina, Todd, NC
- Price
- $28–$113
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Registration for 2027 opens August 1, 2026!
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
69°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
46%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boone 1 Se, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Todd, NC
Nearest Airport
TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport · 47 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 85 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
290
Days to train
- Race
- New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- May 14–15, 2027
- Location
- Todd, North Carolina, Todd, NC
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Make it a Racecation
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New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
May 14, 2027