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The Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown challenge is back for 2020! This exciting series shows who the most dedicated runners are by rewarding those that finish the area's three biggest local marathon/half marathons within a year with some serious bling! See the rules and guidelines below…
Participants must register for all three of these races:
Participants must register for each race individually to be eligible for the Triple Crown medal. Registering for one race does not automatically register you for the other races. If you register for all three races by the time registration closes for the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon (or Half Marathon) and the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon and by October 11 for Star City, you will automatically be registered to receive the Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown medal. Medals will be distributed at the awards ceremony for the Star City Half Marathon on November 21.
Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown Rules and Regulations:
ABOUT THE 2020 MEDAL:
The railroad first came to Virginia's Blue Ridge in 1852 in what was then known as "Big Lick." In 1882, Roanoke became a crossroads for the railroad, which eventually became the Norfolk and Western Railway. This marked the start of the town's rapid growth, leading to its charter as the City of Roanoke in 1884. Norfolk and Western was headquartered in Roanoke until 1982 when it merged with Southern Railway and the headquarters shifted to Norfolk. From 1950-1959 Norfolk and Western manufactured the 611 class "J" steam locomotive in the Roanoke shops, which has become an icon of the region.
The 2020 Triple Crown medal is a massive 5" square and features a 3-D sculpted 611 steam engine with a clear jewel in the place of the headlight of the locomotive. The three race names are listed on the medal below the engine, with a stacked "2020" in the lower right corner. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains create a scenic backdrop for the historic locomotive.
List of registered participants (as of 10/20/20):
Participants must register for all three of these races:
- The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Full or Half Marathon - April 18, 2020
- The LewisGale Half Marathon- October 10, 2020
- The Star City Half Marathon- November 21, 2020
Participants must register for each race individually to be eligible for the Triple Crown medal. Registering for one race does not automatically register you for the other races. If you register for all three races by the time registration closes for the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon (or Half Marathon) and the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon and by October 11 for Star City, you will automatically be registered to receive the Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown medal. Medals will be distributed at the awards ceremony for the Star City Half Marathon on November 21.
Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown Rules and Regulations:
- You must use the same email address to register for all three races.
- You may register for the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon and Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon (or half) at any time as long as registration is open, but you must register for the Star City Half Marathon by October 11 to be guaranteed a medal. A waiting list will be made for those who register after October 11. 2020 Update: we have ordered PLENTY of medals! Register for Salem and Star City soon!
- 2020 Update: We are working out the details for a local medal pickup event. Participants who reside more than 25 miles from Roanoke will have their medal shipped to them free of charge.
ABOUT THE 2020 MEDAL:
The railroad first came to Virginia's Blue Ridge in 1852 in what was then known as "Big Lick." In 1882, Roanoke became a crossroads for the railroad, which eventually became the Norfolk and Western Railway. This marked the start of the town's rapid growth, leading to its charter as the City of Roanoke in 1884. Norfolk and Western was headquartered in Roanoke until 1982 when it merged with Southern Railway and the headquarters shifted to Norfolk. From 1950-1959 Norfolk and Western manufactured the 611 class "J" steam locomotive in the Roanoke shops, which has become an icon of the region.
The 2020 Triple Crown medal is a massive 5" square and features a 3-D sculpted 611 steam engine with a clear jewel in the place of the headlight of the locomotive. The three race names are listed on the medal below the engine, with a stacked "2020" in the lower right corner. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains create a scenic backdrop for the historic locomotive.
List of registered participants (as of 10/20/20):
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Amanda Carter
Andrew Parkins Anne Kohinke Ashley Watkins Bob Zemple Chris Arnold Chris Barnett Clay Britton Colby Barton Daniel simpson David Garcia David Sullivan Dawn Parris Denise Fleming Dezaray Allaire Donna Deadrick Elaine Sullivan Hampton Pasley Heather Arrington Jaime Barcenas Jennifer Coburn Jennifer White Jeremy Duvall Jesse Barcenas Jessica Hicks Jessica Williams Karen Litz Kathy Figaro Kellie Minter Kristen Jager Kristin Garri Kristine DeMars Laura Bacigalupo Lauren Martin Lee McNeely Leena Bolin Lisa Doolan |
Logan Wommack
Lynn McFaden Marie Malinchak Marion Childress Mark Adler Mark Joyce Matthew Bright Matthew Warner Melinda Newsom Melissa Wills Michael Boothe Michael Downs Michelle Whittaker Mike Closs Nick Reed Patrick Pekala Ramon Diaz Toledo Rebecca McConchie Robin Hernandez Samuel Lafaye Sara Lloyd Sarah LaRose Sarah Zemple Scot Shippee Scott Bennett Shannon Barnett Sharon Primm Steven McConchie Taylor Isom Tim Miles Timothy Wommack Tina Urquhart Tina Williams Vickie Klostermann William Cole Wilton Johns Zachary Andrews |
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