Run For The Red is a fundraising marathon and half marathon in the mountains of northwestern North Carolina, benefitting the Watauga Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Marathon Starts at 7:00 a.m.
Marathon Topo Map and Profile

Course Directions for Marathon: Marathon Course is on state maintained roads and includes paved and gravel sections. Start at Valle Crucis Elementary School and go up Hwy 194 towards Banner Elk, left on Pigeon Roost Road, left back onto Hwy 194, right on Lee Gualtney Rd., left on Laurel Creek rd., left on Rominger Rd., Right on Watauga River Rd., left on Hwy 194 towards Vilas, right on Bairds Creek Rd., right on Dewitt Barnett Rd., right on Broadstone rd., finish back at the Valle Crucis Elementary School, distance, 26.2 miles

There are a total of 19 aid stations. Aid stations will be positioned every two miles along both race courses starting at mile #4. Each station will have water, gatorade, and bananas. In addition to this every other aid station will have gels.

Half Marathon Starts at 7:30 a.m.
Half Marathon Topo Map and Profile

Half Marathon Course Directions: Start at Valle Crucis Elementary School, turn right on Broadstone Road, left on Watauga River Road to the turn around point (course is an out-and-back) at 6.55 miles. Return to Valle Crucis Elementary School. Distance: 13.1 miles. Half Marathon Course is a fairly flat course (remember we are in the mountains!) and is on state maintained roads and includes paved and gravel sections.