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Geyser Growl Half Marathon
Geyser Growl Half Marathon is a half marathon event held in Black Mountain, North Carolina. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Black Mountain, NC
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Black Mountain, North Carolina
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- Net-downhill, hilly point-to-point profile: a sustained climb on Old US 70 from Black Mountain to the Ridgecrest crest (roughly miles 2-6), then a long downhill on mixed dirt and paved road into Old Fort; official elevation chart published by the organizer (no raw GPX data extracted).
- Registration
- raceroster.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Mostly road, some trail; USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 52°F at the start, 88% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Geyser Growl Half Marathon
The Geyser Growl Half Marathon, presented by Hillman Beer, is a USATF-certified point-to-point half marathon run during peak fall foliage from Lake Tomahawk Park in Black Mountain, North Carolina, over Old US 70 to the Ridgecrest crest, then downhill past the historic Andrews Geyser to a brewery finish at Hillman Beer in Old Fort. Limited to 500 runners, the race is organized by Glory Hound Events and includes shuttle service between the point-to-point start and finish.
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Geyser Growl Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Geyser Growl Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Geyser Growl Half Marathon held?
- In Black Mountain, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Geyser Growl Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Geyser Growl Half Marathon?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Geyser Growl Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Geyser Growl Half Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. $90 (from gloryhoundevents.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Geyser Growl Half Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Geyser Growl Half Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Mostly road, some trail; USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Geyser Growl Half Marathon?
- about 52°F at the start, 88% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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