Mangum Marathon
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Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Quiet course sections
The Lowdown
The Mangum Marathon takes place on Saturday, January 16, 2027 on quiet country roads outside Ellerbe, North Carolina, and 2027 is its 7th edition. It starts and finishes at the Dog Pen, at the intersection of Carthage Creek Road and Holly Grove Church Road in Richmond County. The course runs out 2 miles, turns right and continues 11.1 miles to a turnaround, then returns the same way. Around mile 22 runners climb to Bethel Church, a hill the organizers bill as Mangum's answer to Heartbreak Hill. The terrain is rolling, with long stretches of solitude. Support is minimal: one bottled water stack on the hill and two manned water stops, so runners should carry their own hydration and nutrition. The time limit is 7 hours, the race is chip timed, and every finisher receives a medal.
Questions about the Mangum Marathon 2027
When is the Mangum Marathon 2027?
Saturday, January 16, 2027.
Where is the Mangum Marathon?
Ellerbe, NC, United States.
What time does the Mangum Marathon start?
The race starts at 8:00 AM, local time.
What is the Mangum Marathon time limit?
7 hours.
How do I enter the Mangum Marathon 2027?
Registration is open. Jan 15, 2027: Registration closes. Ways in: Register online through RunSignup until January 15, 2027 at 11:59 pm EST.
How much does the Mangum Marathon 2027 cost?
Marathon: $45.
When and where is packet pickup for the Mangum Marathon?
Jan 15, 2027: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Uwharrie Brewing in Albemarle. Jan 16, 2027: Race-day packet pickup at the start from 7:00 am; the race starts at 8:00 am.
What is the Mangum Marathon elevation gain?
250 m (820 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Mangum Marathon course like?
It passes Dog Pen and Bethel Church.
What is the weather like at the Mangum Marathon?
The race-day average is 6 °C (43 °F). Feels cold.
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