Spectators
It doesn’t take a great athlete to run a marathon, just a patient, committed one. And if you can pull it off, running a marathon can change your life. Your whole notion of what you’re capable of is exploded.
That’s going to be especially true for those who complete the mountainous gut check that is the inaugural Blue Ridge Marathon on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
But here’s the truth of it: Running a marathon may seem like a solitary, even lonely, accomplishment, but it really rests upon the aid of friends, family, and a bunch of complete strangers. Many are race volunteers who staff water stops and keep traffic off the course. But many more are people who just show up to watch — especially if they know how to be a good marathon spectator. Sure, you could just holler encouragement while making asides to your neighbor about the insanity of those running by. But you could also do so much more. Click here to learn how you can support the marathon and its runners (special thanks to Matt Chittum and the Roanoke Times for this).
Check out the 2010 Interactive Course Map - best places to watch, elevation, etc. (and click here for yet another map)
- Parking Garages
- Rent A Bike from Sharebike or River Greenway Bike Rentals
- PediCab – look for the yellow bike cab around town
- Restaurants
- Art Galleries
- Walkabout Outfitters
- Keirin Culture – custom-built bike shop
- Orvis (mention you are here for the marathon and get 20% off non-sale merchandise)
- Science Museum
- Transportation Museum
- O. Winston Link Musuem
- Taubman Museum of Art
- Events Calendar (powered by MyScoper.com)
- Other Outdoor/Sports Stores
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