South Mountains Marathons
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South Mountains Marathons - January 9, 2027
South Mountains Marathons is organized by Tanawha Adventures and is held in South Mountains State Park near Connelly Springs, NC. The event features a half marathon of 12.9 miles with approximately 2,600 feet of elevation gain. The course comprises about 12.4 miles of trail and 0.5 miles of pavement, includes two creek crossings, and is supported by one full aid station. The half marathon has a 4.5 hour time limit.
Some park trails remain closed due to lingering damage, so longer distances are paused this year while access to a backcountry aid station is restored. The organizers plan to bring back the 50k and marathon in 2027. The half marathon route includes multiple new overlooks not previously used in the race.
If significant ice or snow makes the course unsafe, the race may be postponed to January 24th; if roads are mostly clear the event will proceed on the scheduled date. If the event is canceled for other reasons it may be converted to a virtual run on the actual course on proposed rescheduled dates of January 25th or 26th.
Refunds of 75 percent of the entry fee are available through October 15th and 50 percent through December 15th. No transfers or deferments are allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
