Hanging Man

Hanging Man

Hanging Man is a multi-stage triathlon held in Danbury, North Carolina on May 2–3, 2027. The event is listed as 50 Miles and takes place around the Hanging Rock area, with the start and finish at the Green Heron Ale House on Flinchum Road.

The course begins with a 30-mile bike ride from the Green Heron Ale House out to the base of Sauratown Mountain, including a climb on Sauratown Mountain Road and a loop back to the Ale House. Participants then transition to a run up to the Hanging Rock bluffs trail and head toward the lake for a 500-yard swim across the lake, followed by a short run back to the swim start for a second 500-yard crossing.

The route continues past the bathhouse and beach toward the campground and Moore’s Knob Tower, the park high point, then follows a ridge run across rugged terrain and returns around the lake to the swim start. Another 500-yard lake swim is followed by a run around the lake to the swim start for an additional crossing. The course proceeds past an aid station, down to waterfalls, through a parking area and trails back to the bluffs. The final water segment is a swim in the Dan River, after which a last run from the state park lot returns to the Green Heron Ale House for the finish.

Registration opens July 15, 2026 and closes May 1, 2027. The listed registration fee is $200.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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