New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Race Date
May 15, 2026
Location
Todd, NC
Quick facts
- Date
- Friday, May 15, 2026
- Location
- Todd, North Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 5K, New River Marathon / 5K Combo, New River Half Marathon / 5K Combo
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 5,159
The Experience
Registration for 2026 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.
Logistics
Race Day
Friday, May 15, 2026
Start Time
8:15 AM
Giveaway
2026 NRM T-Shirt
Start Location
Todd, North Carolina, Todd, NC, 28684
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
NC24008DF · New River Half Marathon (2024)
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
2 other maps for this race
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8316 years running
~746 finishers a year
growing or steady
15% returning runners
USATF certified · 6 timing sources · 5 photos
runners from 23 states
winner 1:20:56
typical high 67°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
53°
Afternoon (High)
67°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.3"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
80%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 5,159 finishers actually crossed the line across 16 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
5,159
Median time
2:15:09
Latest turnout
379
States
38
Turnout by year
2019–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K?
The New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K is held on Friday, May 15, 2026, starting at 8:15 AM.
Where does the New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K take place?
It takes place in Todd, North Carolina.
What distances does the New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 5K, New River Marathon / 5K Combo, New River Half Marathon / 5K Combo.
Is the New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 5,159 runners who have completed the New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K.
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