Mountain Fork Half Marathon
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Mountain Fork Half Marathon overview
The Mountain Fork Half Marathon is a 13.6 miles loop that starts and finishes at the High Knob Observation Tower in Wise County. The course travels through the Mountain Fork watershed, primarily on Forest Service roads and a mix of state routes, and records more than 2,000 feet of total elevation gain.
Packet pick-up and race day registration are scheduled at the High Knob Observation Tower the morning of the event. Parking at the start/finish area is limited, so carpooling from nearby meeting points is recommended. Two portable toilets will be available at the start/finish area.
The route is an open course with vehicles present; marshals, directional arrows, and pink survey flags will mark intersections and critical sites. Aid stations are located at about the 2.3, 5, 7.8, and 11.5 mile markers, with fruit available at the two middle stations. The race is hand timed; bibs must be visible at the finish for a time to be recorded. There is a course time limit and results will be posted online.
Awards will be given to the top three men and women overall, the overall masters man and woman (age 40 and up), and the top three men and women in age groups 29 and under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and over. All finishers receive medals. Race proceeds support trail development and maintenance on the Flag Rock Area Trails and on High Knob. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
