7th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
- Date
- January 16, 2027
- Location
- Intersection of Carthage Creek Road and Holly Grove Church Road outside of Ellerbe, NC, Ellerbe, NC
- Distance
- Marathon · Half-Marathon
From the Organizer
🏃♂️ 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 Engraved Tumblers for Overall Male & Female winners
Awards Categories
Overall Male & Female
Top 3 Male & Female in each age group:
0–19,20–29,30–39,40–49,50–59,60+
🗺️ Course Description
The 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 right
Continue 11.1 miles to the turnaround
Reverse course back to the finish
Around mile 22, you’ll face the famous climb to Bethel Church
Boston has Heartbreak Hill — Mangum has its own.
Half Marathon:
Turn around at approximately mile 6.55
Reverse course back to the Dog Pen finish
📍 Start / Finish Location
Closest 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.
📌 Google Map Pin:
Google Maps Pin Drop
💧 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 Hill
2 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 Shirts
All 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 weeks
Shirts and medals are NOT guaranteed for registrations after January 9
Late registrants may pick up shirts/medals after race day (1-week processing time)
🚽 Porta-Johns
NEW & IMPROVED!
2 porta-johns will be provided if registrations exceed 150
Otherwise, 1 porta-john at the start
Locations:
Start/Finish
Near the bridge (site of prior construction)
Yes — we listened 😄
🎽 Packet Pickup (VERY IMPORTANT)
You have TWO options:
Option 1: Pre-Race Packet Pickup
📍 Uwharrie Brewing
121 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 morning
Race-day pickup is ONLY at the Mangum Start/Finish.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
51°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jackson Springs 5 Wnw, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ellerbe, NC
Elevation
497 ft
Nearest Airport
FAY
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field · 50 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 68 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 7th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 7th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
- Date
- January 16, 2027
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 7th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon?
- 7th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon is a running race held in Ellerbe, North Carolina on January 16, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 7th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon?
- Saturday, January 16, 2027 in Ellerbe, North Carolina at Intersection of Carthage Creek Road and Holly Grove Church Road outside of Ellerbe, NC, Ellerbe, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 7th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
7th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Jan 16, 2027