Bands Announced for Blue Ridge Marathon Finish Line Festival

Blue Ridge MarathonThe Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, America’s Toughest Road Marathon, has teamed up with Roanoke’s Down by Downtown Music Festival to bring concerts to Elmwood Amphitheater on April 17 and April 18.

The Blue Ridge Marathon will take place on Saturday, April 18, but the festivities kick off the Friday night before the big race. The Down by Downtown Music Festival will hold a free concert featuring MarchFourth!, a 20-member music and performance art troupe, at the Elmwood Amphitheater. There will also be over 30 acts at 12 venues throughout the weekend.

Then, following the Blue Ridge Marathon on April 18, Big Head Todd and the Monsters will perform at the amphitheater. This ticketed show will begin around 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30. 

Tickets can be purchased at a discounted price if you are running any of the races on Saturday: the Blue Ridge Marathon, half marathon, or Anthem Star 10k. 

More details on the shows, the bands, and how to purchase tickets is available at blueridgemarathon.com >>>