New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Start/Finish Location:

Site of the former Riverside Restaurant
7181 Railroad Grade Rd
Todd, NC 28684
CLICK HERE for a venue site map (Friday).
CLICK HERE for a venue site map (Saturday).

 

Friday, May 15 Schedule:

4:30pm - 8:00pm: 5K Packet Pick-up at the Start/Finish
4:30pm - 6:00pm: Marathon and Half Marathon Drive-Through Packet Pick-Up at the Start/Finish (no need to park)
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Marathon and Half Marathon Packet Pick-up (Parking Required, refer to Venue Map for Friday, Parking #2)
5:00pm - 8:00pm: Pre-Race Pasta Dinner (Todd Mercantile, 3899 Todd Railroad Grade Rd, Todd))
6:15pm: National Anthem
6:30pm: 5K Start - Walkers and Ruckers Welcome (Riverside Restaurant)
7:35pm: 5K Awards

 

Saturday, May 16 Schedule:

6:15am - 8:45am : Packet Pick-up at the Start/Finish (Bag Drop available...see section below.)
7:15am: National Anthem
7:30am: Marathon Start - 6 hour time limit - Cert #: NC23014DF
8:15 am: Half-Marathon Start - 5 hour time limit - Walkers and Ruckers Welcome - Cert#: NC24008DF
10:15am: Half Marathon Awards (Overall)
11:15am: Marathon Awards (Overall)
11:20am: Half Marathon Awards (Age Groups)
12:00pm: Marathon Awards (Age Groups)
1:30pm: Marathon and Half-Marathon courses close

 

Pets:

Service dogs of course are permitted.  Please do NOT bring dogs (or other pets).  Yes, we love our dogs too.  But for the safety of all runners and spectators, please leave your dogs at home.  Shuttles: other than service dogs, dogs are not permitted on shuttles for the comfort of all runners/spectators, out of respect for those with allergies and to to maintain the cleanliness of the shuttles.

 

Parking (Friday night 5K):

Parking for the Friday night 5K will be at the Start/Finish and will not require a shuttle.  Please be advised, that some parking may involve walking up to 0.4 mile from your car to the Start.

 

Parking and Shuttles (Saturday Marathon and Half Marathon):

Please CARPOOL with other runners and spectators if possible.  Parking reservations will be made at the time of runner registration and runners must park in the parking lot of their reservation.  A shuttle service will be provided for off-site parking.  Shuttles will require about 10 minutes drive time between the off-site parking lot and the Start/Finish.

 

Parking Lots (reservations required during runner registration):

• Start/Finish: 6:00am - 6:45am

  • Reservations required during runner registration.

  • Spectator Parking at the Start/Finish is NOT available.

  • Start/Finish Parking closes at 6:45am.  If you have a Start/Finish parking reservation and you arrive after 6:45am, you will be directed to park at either Parkway Elementary School or Laurel Springs Baptist Church.

  • Departure from the Start/Finish parking will not be allowed until 8:15am, after the Half Marathon starts.

  • Entrance into Start/Finish closes at 6:45am.  Vehicles will not be allowed to enter these parking areas after 6:45am.  If a vehicle leaves the Start/Finish parking areas, they will not be allowed to re-enter.  If a vehicle leaves Start/Finish parking, then you will need to follow the instructions for Spectator Parking listed below.

• Parkway Elementary School, 160 Parkway School Dr Boone, NC 28607 (Shuttle Times 6:15am - 7:-05am).  CLICK HERE for site map for Parking at Parkway Elementary School.

• Laurel Springs Baptist Church, 7504 US-421, Deep Gap, NC 28618 (Shuttle Times 6:55am - 7:25am).  CLICK HERE for site map for Parking at Laurel Springs Baptist Church.

• Liberty Grove Baptist Church, 3289 Liberty Grove Church Rd, Fleetwood, NC 28626 (Shuttle Times 7:20am - 7:35am).  CLICK HERE for site map for Parking at Liberty Grove Baptist Church.

 

Race Day Registration Parking:

Runners who plan to register on Race Day for the Marathon or Half Marathon must park at Parkway Elementary School, 160 Parkway School Dr, Boone, NC 28607 (Shuttle Times 6:15am - 7:05am)

 

Runner Drop-Offs:

Runners may be dropped of at either remote parking lots: Laurel Springs Baptist Church or Parkway Elementary School during the respective shuttle hours listed above.  Runners CANNOT be dropped off and CANNOT be picked up at the Start/Finish. 

 

Parking and Shuttles (Spectators):

Please CARPOOL with your runner if possible.  Spectators may arrive with their runner and if a shuttle is required, the spectators may take the shuttle to the Start with their runner.  Spectators CANNOT drive separate from their runner and park at or near the Start/Finish. Spectators, who chose to be at the Finish after the races start, may park in the unreserved parking spaces at (2) off-site parking lots.  Once all the runners are at the Start and the races have begun, beginning at 8:15am shuttles will run a continuous loop from the Start/Finish through these (2) off-site parking lots, shuttling spectators to the Finish and returning runners/spectators to the off-site parking lots.  It's about a 30 minute loop... please be patient, the shuttle will arrive.

• Off-site Parking Option #1 (Spectators): Parkway Elementary School, 160 Parkway School Dr, Boone, NC 28607.  Park only in designated parking spaces.

• Off-site Parking Option #2 (Spectators): Laurel Springs Baptist Church, 7504 US-421 South, Deep Gap, NC 28618.  Park only in designated parking spaces.

 

Runner Packet Pick-up:

Runners must pick-up two items: race bib (with bib tag for chip timing already attached) and race shirt...don't forget your pins.

Road traffic will be held for runners as they enter the roadway.  Please arrive at the Start 30-45 minutes before your scheduled start time.

5K:
Option 1: Friday night, May 15, 4:30pm - 6:30pm.

Marathon and Half Marathon:
Option 1: Friday night, May 15, 4:30pm - 8:00pm.  Drive-thru option during the hours 4:30pm - 6:00pm.  Start/Finish 6:00pm - 8:00pm and parking in the designated area will be required during this time.
Option 2: Saturday, May 16, 6:15am - 8:45am.  Runners must park based on their parking reservation.

 

Pre-Race Pasta Dinner:

• Friday, May 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

• Todd Mercantile, 3899 Todd Railroad Grade Rd, Todd (an easy and scenic 4-mile drive along the New River)

• Pasta buffet, meat sauce and veggie sauce, salad bar, garlic bread, drink (tea or water), tax and gratuity all included.

• $20/person

• Gluten Free pasta option available

• Reservations are needed.  Please make your reservations when you register for your race or you can make dinner reservations through the website Store.  Reservations must be completed by Sunday, May 10.

 

Driving Directions:

CLICK HERE for printable driving directions to the New River Marathon Start.

Important Note:  Runners and spectators must comply with the Parking information listed above.  Please allow ample time for travel, parking, shuttles and registration / check-in.

 

Race Bibs:

Each runner is assigned a unique race bib.  If you arrive with family members or friends, please ensure that you have the correct bib.  Bibs are to worn on the front, preferably the shirt, so the bib could be easily identified by race officials and photographers.

 

Drop Bags:

Runners are permitted to check one drop bag at the Start/Finish.  The drop bag may only be submitted once and retrieved once.  The tear-off portion of your bib tag will be attached to your bag for identification.  Your race bib will be required to retrieve your bag.  All bags will be stored in an enclosed tent, accessed only by New River Marathon staff.  The New River Marathon cannot be responsible for damage to the bag or its contents.

 

Start/Finish Line:

• The Start/Finish share the same location.

• The Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K will Start/Finish on the grass.

• The races will start on time.

• Items found at the Start may be retrieved at the Lost and Found at the Finish Line Officials’ Tent.

 

On Course Support:

• The course will follow roads which are lightly traveled and will remain open to normal traffic.  However, intersections and specific sites will be staffed to control traffic and direct runners.

• Turns will be signed and staffed.

• Distance Markers will be signed every mile and 5K.

• Support stations will be available approximately every 2 miles and will have disposable cups of water and Gatorade, porta-potties and hand sanitizer.

Marathon:

• Marathon support stations will be available at miles 1.3, 4.5, 7.0, 8.6, 10.1, 12.2, 14.1, 16.3, 18.1, 20.0, 20.3, 22.3, 24.1.

• GU Energy Gel (individual servings...Vanilla Bean, Chocolate Outrage, Triberry) and M&Ms will be available at support stations: 7.0, 10.1, 14.1, 18.1 and 22.3.

Half Marathon:

• Half-Marathon support stations will be available at miles 3.6, 6.0, 7.7, 9.2, 11.3.

5K:

• 5K will have one water support station at Mile 2.

 

Spectators:

• We encourage spectators remain at the Start / Finish Venue.

• If you choose to cheer for your runner on the course, it is a bit tricky and not encouraged.  NRM is not like city-based marathons, at which you could avoid the race route by driving one city block.  We're running country roads with few intersections and it's impossible to spectate along the course without putting additional traffic on the race course.  The best place to spectate is at is at the Start/Finish, which is Mile 3.2 and 14.1 for the marathon.

 

Finish Line:

• All finishers in the Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K will receive a finishers "medal".  The wooden finisher's medallion is locally crafted from locally sourced or reclaimed wood.

• Stick Boy Kitchen is our Finish Line Sponsor.  Runners will be refreshed at the finish line with fresh fruit and made from scratch Stick Boy goodies.

• ELEVATE Chiropractic and Performance Therapy will be at the Finish on Friday only providing post-race recovery therapies, injury assessment and guidance for race participants.

 

Awards:

• Overall awards in each race are based on Gun Time and will go three deep for women and men.  Runners who receive overall awards are not eligible for age group awards.

• Age group awards in each race are based on Chip Time will go three deep for women and men.  Age groups include: 19 years and younger, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.