7th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon

🏃‍♂️ 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,