Blue Ridge Fleet Feet Roanoke Training Program

About the Event

Join the official Fleet Feet Roanoke Training Program, led by Coach Pat Bateman. This 16-week Training Program Block is designed to assist you in your preparations for Blue Ridge Marathon events (26.2 mi, 13.1 mi, 10K) on April 18, 2026.

This program is appropriate for the individual attempting the race event for the first time, as well as the seasoned veteran seeking a PR.

Join anytime! Training will begin on December 29, 2025. Register by December 15 to be entered into a drawing for a FREE race for any distance. Winner to be announced at the December 16 Pub Run (you do not need to be present to win).

By signing up for this Training Program, you'll receive:

- 16-week daily milage plan (based on 4-day/week movement), tailored specifically to Blue Ridge Marathon Events
- Opportunities to train together at 4 Fleet Feet-hosted meet ups a week including a guided Track/Form workouts
- A list of Saturday meetup locations
- Weekly Training Program Newsletter
- Race entry discount codes
- Giveaways at Saturday meetups
- 4 clinics with local professionals/providers specific to strength, recovery, nutrition, and event strategy
- Connection opportunities with peers and professionals at weekly Winter Warriors meetups
- Punch Card to earn rewards for in-store credit
- $99 RunDNA Gait Analysis in January
- VIP post-event FFR Zone
- Post-race celebration at SlowK on April 19

At this time, there is no fee for this Training Program, but we encourage donation to Smiles 4 Tab - suggested donation of $80 per training block or $200 for the year.

Races Offered

Blue Ridge 10K

Dec 29, 2025

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Blue Ridge Half Marathon

Dec 29, 2025

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Blue Ridge Marathon

Dec 29, 2025

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Roanoke.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 0.2° / 9.7°

wb_sunny -3.9° / 6.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.4 /

water_drop 71.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 0.2° / 9.7°

wb_sunny -3.9° / 6.3°

air 9.4 km/h

water_drop 71.6%

About Roanoke

Learn more about the host city, Roanoke.

Roanoke, Virginia, called the "Star City of the South" and "Magic City," is a charming city with beautiful views. A colorfully lit 100-ft star atop Mill Mountain graces the Roanoke Valley. The city sits between Virginia Tech and Smith Mountain Lake in Southwest Virginia. The Roanoke Valley had a population of around 315,000 in 2020.