🏃♂️ 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.