The Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon
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Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon
The Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon is an annual road race held in Ellerbe, North Carolina. The 2027 edition is the event's 36th marathon and 11th half marathon. The marathon is the oldest continuously held marathon in North Carolina since its first running in 1992.
The course is a certified USATF course and the certification will be updated for 2027. The route uses paved country roads that are open to traffic; many describe the terrain as rolling or hilly rather than flat. The course is a 13.1 mile loop; marathoners run the loop twice. Chip timing with live results is provided by Clockwork Race Timing. The marathon course closes after nine hours.
Packet pick‑up, race headquarters, and the finish area are at the Ellerbe Rescue Squad building at 106 Sunset Avenue. Post race food is available in or near the Rescue Squad building and the runner meal is included with entry; the race number serves as the meal ticket. Shirts, commemorative finisher medallions, and pottery wine cups are ordered in advance and are distributed at packet pick‑up or at the finish; awards and medals are presented at the finish line and will not be mailed. There are no age group awards.
Aid stations are placed about 2 to 2.5 miles apart; half marathon runners pass stations five times and marathon runners pass them eleven times. Typical offerings include water, an electrolyte drink, bananas, and salty or sweet snacks. The event does not dispense pain medication.
Distances
- 13.1 miles half marathon single loop
- 26.2 miles marathon two loops of the 13.1 mile course
Registration opens October 1, 2026. Entry fees vary by registration period and a portion of each entry fee supports the local rescue squad. There are no refunds, no deferrals, and no transfers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
