7th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon

🏃‍♂️ 7th Annual Mangum Marathon & Half Marathon — 2027

Kick off 2027 with one of North Carolina’s most challenging and rewarding road races — the 7th Annual Mangum Marathon & Half Marathon!

This is a true runner’s race: scenic, quiet country roads, rolling terrain, and a legendary hill that will test your grit.

⏱️ Time Limits

Marathon: 7-hour time limit

Half Marathon: 5-hour time limit

Both events are chip timed.

🏅 Awards & Finisher Swag

Finisher Medals for ALL who finish

Custom Engraved Tumblers for Overall Male & Female winners

Awards Categories

Overall Male & Female

Top 3 Male & Female in each age group:

0–19,20–29,30–39,40–49,50–59,60+

🗺️ Course Description

The course starts at the Dog Pen — out in the boondocks just outside Ellerbe, NC — and delivers quiet roads, long stretches of solitude, and one unforgettable climb.

Marathon:

Run 2 miles → turn right

Continue 11.1 miles to the turnaround

Reverse course back to the finish

Around mile 22, you’ll face the famous climb to Bethel Church

Boston has Heartbreak Hill — Mangum has its own.

Half Marathon:

Turn around at approximately mile 6.55

Reverse course back to the Dog Pen finish

📍 Start / Finish Location

Closest Address:

869 Holly Grove Church Rd.

Ellerbe, NC 28338

Located at the intersection of Carthage Creek Road and Holly Grove Church Road in Richmond County.

📌 Google Map Pin:

Google Maps Pin Drop

💧 Course Support (IMPORTANT)

This is a MINIMALLY SUPPORTED COURSE.

Please plan accordingly and bring everything you need to be successful.

We will supply the following:

1 bottled water stack on Mangum Heartbreak Hill

2 manned water stops at the following locations:

~6.5 mile mark and Half Marathon turnaround

⚠️ Do not rely solely on aid stations. Carry hydration, nutrition, and gear appropriate for the distance.

👕 Race Shirts

All participants will receive a special technical performance shirt.

Shirt style TBD (¼ zip / full zip / performance option)

Shirt details will be announced in the coming weeks

Shirts and medals are NOT guaranteed for registrations after January 9

Late registrants may pick up shirts/medals after race day (1-week processing time)

🚽 Porta-Johns

NEW & IMPROVED!

2 porta-johns will be provided if registrations exceed 150

Otherwise, 1 porta-john at the start

Locations:

Start/Finish

Near the bridge (site of prior construction)

Yes — we listened 😄

🎽 Packet Pickup (VERY IMPORTANT)

You have TWO options:

Option 1: Pre-Race Packet Pickup

📍 Uwharrie Brewing

121 N 3rd St, Albemarle, NC 28001

🕕 Friday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Option 2: Race Day Packet Pickup

📍 Mangum Start/Finish (Dog Pen)

🕖 Starting at 7:00 AM

🚫 NO packet pickup at Uwharrie Brewing on race morning

Race-day pickup is ONLY at the Mangum Start/Finish.