New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Click on the map image below to view the interactive course map.  Once you are viewing the interactive map:

1. To achieve a full screen view of the map, click on “Fullscreen” in the upper left of the map image.  

2. In the upper right corner of the map is a drop down menu with map viewing options…we prefer “Hybrid”.

3. You can highlight a section of the course to view a more detailed elevation chart of that section.  To view a more detailed section:

   • Move your cursor along the x-axis (mileage) of the elevation graph.  Mileage, elevation, and % grade will be displayed.

   • Click and hold a beginning point on the elevation graph.  Drag your cursor and highlight the segment/distance that you wish to view in greater detail.  When you release your mouse, the highlighted segment will be displayed.

   • To return to the full graph, single click the “de-select” button or single click the graph.

 

Half Marathon Course Notes: (USATF Certified: NC24008DF)

1. The Start and Finish Lines for the Half Marathon are located on the grass lawn adjacent to the Riverside Restaurant.

2. The course is predominantly paved with 2 dirt/gravel road sections.

   • The first section (Mile 2.5 - 3.6)

   • The second section (Mile 6.6 – 6.8)

3. Race Flow:

   • Start – Mile 1.7: Flat and paved in the river valley.

   • Mile 1.7: U-Turn

   • Mile 1.7 - 2.5: Flat and paved in the river valley.

   • Mile 2.5 – 3.1: Gradual uphill on a charming packed gravel road...creek on one side, Christmas tree fields on the other.

   • Mile 3.1 – 3.6: Downhill on gravel road.

   • Mile 3.6– Mile 6.0: Flat and paved in the river valley.

   • Mile 6.0 – 7.0: Flat, paved section of Big Hill Rd in the river valley.  Also includes 1/4 mile gravel section.

   • Mile 7.0 – 7.8: Changing gears as you run the “rolling” hills on Big Hill Rd. (+140 ft, -140 ft)  However, you will not have the “pleasure” of the road’s namesake.  But you will have the pleasure of spectacular views of the river valley.

   • Mile 7.8 – 10.3: After descending on Big Hill Rd from Green Valley Community Park, you're back in the scenic river valley on Big Hill and River Roads.

   • Mile 10.3 – 10.9: Climb to 3231 ft, the highest elevation on the course (+244 ft).

   • Mile 10.9 – 12.0: Enjoy the long recovery downhill as you drop back to the river valley (-287 ft).

   • Mile 12.0 – FINISH: A long flat stretch along the river for your finishing kick.

4. Support Stations: approximately every 2 miles.  Refer to the Race Day Logistics page for details.