🏃‍♂️ 7th Annual Mangum Marathon & Half Marathon — 2027Kick 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 LimitsMarathon: 7-hour time limitHalf Marathon: 5-hour time limitBoth events are chip timed.
 🏅 Awards & Finisher SwagFinisher Medals for ALL who finishCustom Engraved Tumblers for Overall Male & Female winnersAwards CategoriesOverall Male & FemaleTop 3 Male & Female in each age group:
0–19,20–29,30–39,40–49,50–59,60+ 🗺️ Course DescriptionThe 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 rightContinue 11.1 miles to the turnaroundReverse course back to the finishAround mile 22, you’ll face the famous climb to Bethel ChurchBoston has Heartbreak Hill — Mangum has its own.Half Marathon:
Turn around at approximately mile 6.55Reverse course back to the Dog Pen finish 📍 Start / Finish LocationClosest 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.
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 💧 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 Hill2 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 ShirtsAll 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 weeksShirts and medals are NOT guaranteed for registrations after January 9Late registrants may pick up shirts/medals after race day (1-week processing time) 🚽 Porta-JohnsNEW & IMPROVED!
2 porta-johns will be provided if registrations exceed 150Otherwise, 1 porta-john at the startLocations:
Start/FinishNear the bridge (site of prior construction)Yes — we listened 😄
 🎽 Packet Pickup (VERY IMPORTANT)You have TWO options:
Option 1: Pre-Race Packet Pickup📍 Uwharrie Brewing121 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 morningRace-day pickup is ONLY at the Mangum Start/Finish.