Hanging Man
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The Hanging Man
The Hanging Man is an endurance event held in Danbury, North Carolina. It is a multi-stage triathlon that takes participants through landscapes in the Hanging Rock State Park area.
The event begins with a 30-mile bike ride starting at the Green Heron Ale House. The route goes to the base of Sauratown Mountain and includes a climb on Sauratown Mountain Road before returning to the start.
This transitions into a sequence of runs and swims. The course involves running on the Hanging Rock bluffs trail, multiple 500-yard swims across a lake, and a run past a bathhouse and beach toward the campground. Participants ascend to Moore’s Knob Tower, the highest point in the park, and then continue on a ridge run across rugged terrain.
Later stages include another swim in the Dan River. The final run goes from the state park lot back to the Green Heron Ale House for the finish.
To participate, athletes must provide proof of having completed a 70.3 Half triathlon in under 6 hours or a 140.6 Full distance triathlon in under 14 hours within the past 12 months. Event organizers recommend specific gear for the swim-run transitions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
