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Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Ellerbe, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, January 16, 2027. About 54 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 16, 2027
- Location
- Ellerbe, NC
- Field size
- ~54 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, January 16, 2027
- Location
- Ellerbe, North Carolina
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 54 runners
- Course
- Hilly rolling course; no official elevation figure published; signature climb ("Mangum Heartbreak Hill") near mile 22 of the marathon
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
- Course profile — Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; Not a Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
About the 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…
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Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon: common questions
- When is the Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, January 16, 2027.
- Where is the Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon held?
- In Ellerbe, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon?
- About 54 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 Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
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