South Mountains Marathons
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About the race
The South Mountains Marathons are organized by Tanawha Adventures and take place in South Mountains State Park near Connelly Springs, NC on January 9, 2027. The event for this date features a trail half marathon that uses mostly mountain trails and new overlooks in the park.
The half marathon distance is 12.9 miles with approximately 2,600 ft of elevation gain. The course includes about 12.4 miles of trail and 0.5 miles of pavement, two creek crossings, and one full aid station. A 4.5 hour time limit applies for the half marathon. Longer distances are on pause while access to a backcountry aid station is inaccessible; the organizers hope to bring back the 50k and marathon in 2027.
If significant ice or snow makes conditions unsafe the race may be postponed to January 24th. If roads appear mostly clear the race will proceed as scheduled. If the event must be canceled for other reasons and rescheduled dates are not possible the event will be run virtually on the actual course on the organizer's terms.
Registration closes on January 7 at 11:59 PM ET. Refund policy: 75% refund of entry fee up to October 15, 50% up to December 15, and no refunds after that; transfers and deferments are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
