Ellerbe Marathon
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Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft
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Quiet course sections
The Lowdown
The Ellerbe Marathon is a small, old-school road marathon in Ellerbe, North Carolina, first run in 1992. The organizers bill it as the oldest continuously held marathon in the state. The 2027 edition is Saturday, February 27, with the marathon and half marathon starting together at 8:00 AM on Page Street. The course is a 13.1-mile loop on paved country roads open to traffic, and marathoners run it twice. It is rolling to hilly rather than flat, and it is USATF certified, so it counts as a Boston qualifier. Race headquarters and the finish are at the Ellerbe Rescue Squad on Sunset Avenue. Finishers receive a medallion and a handmade pottery wine cup, and a post-race meal is included with entry. The field is small, there is no title sponsor, and the course closes after 9 hours. Entry is through UltraSignup, and $10 of each entry goes to the Ellerbe Rescue Squad.
Questions about the Ellerbe Marathon 2027
When is the Ellerbe Marathon 2027?
Saturday, February 27, 2027.
Where is the Ellerbe Marathon?
Ellerbe, North Carolina, United States.
What time does the Ellerbe Marathon start?
The race starts at 8:00 AM, local time.
What is the Ellerbe Marathon time limit?
9 hours.
How do I enter the Ellerbe Marathon 2027?
Registration is open. Jan 16, 2027: Price Increase. Feb 24, 2027: Registration Closes. Ways in: Online registration through UltraSignup, which adds its own registration fee at checkout; There is no wait list.
How much does the Ellerbe Marathon 2027 cost?
Marathon: $75.
When and where is packet pickup for the Ellerbe Marathon?
Feb 27, 2027: Saturday from 6:30 AM at the Ellerbe Rescue Squad, 106 Sunset Avenue; no Friday pickup.
What is the Ellerbe Marathon elevation gain?
250 m (820 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Ellerbe Marathon course like?
It passes Ellerbe Rescue Squad, Sunset Avenue and Page Street.
What is the weather like at the Ellerbe Marathon?
The race-day average is 8 °C (46 °F). Feels cool.
Where are the Ellerbe Marathon results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
Is the Ellerbe Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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