Intersection of Carthage Creek Road and Holly Grove Church Road outside of Ellerbe, NC, Ellerbe NC
Saturday, January 16th, 2027
7th Annual Mangum Marathon & Half Marathon — 2027
Kick off 2027 with one of North Carolina’s most challenging and rewarding road races — the 7th Annual Mangum Marathon & Half Marathon!
Race Overview
- Scenic Course: True runner’s race featuring scenic, quiet country roads.
- Terrain: Rolling terrain with a legendary hill that will test your grit.
- Date: January 16, 2027.
- Location: Intersection of Carthage Creek Road and Holly Grove Church Road, Ellerbe, NC.
Time Limits
- Marathon: 7-hour time limit.
- Half Marathon: 5-hour time limit.
- Timing: Both events are chip timed.
Awards & Finisher Swag
- Finisher Medals: For ALL who finish.
- Overall Winners: Custom Engraved Tumblers for Overall Male & Female winners.
- Awards Categories: Overall Male & Female.
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male & Female in each age group: 0–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+.
Course Description
- Start Location: The course starts at the Dog Pen outside Ellerbe, NC.
- Marathon Route: Run 2 miles → turn right, continue 11.1 miles to turnaround, reverse course to finish.
- Famous Climb: Around mile 22, face the climb to Bethel Church, Mangum’s equivalent to Heartbreak Hill.
- Half Marathon Turnaround: Participants will turn around at approximately mile 6.55.
Start / Finish Location
- Closest Address: 869 Holly Grove Church Rd., Ellerbe, NC 28338.
- Intersection: Located at the intersection of Carthage Creek Road and Holly Grove Church Road.
- Google Map: Google Maps Pin Drop.
Course Support
- Support Type: This is a MINIMALLY SUPPORTED COURSE.
- Hydration: Please plan accordingly and bring everything you need to be successful.
- Water Stops: 1 bottled water stack on Mangum Heartbreak Hill; 2 manned water stops at ~6.5 mile mark and Half Marathon turnaround.
- Advice: Do not rely solely on aid stations. Carry hydration, nutrition, and gear appropriate for the distance.
Race Shirts
- Shirt Type: All participants will receive a special technical performance shirt.
- Details: Shirt style TBD (¼ zip / full zip / performance option).
- Registration Deadline: Shirts and medals are NOT guaranteed for registrations after January 9.
- Late Registrants: May pick up shirts/medals after race day (1-week processing time).
Packet Pickup
- Option 1: Pre-Race Packet Pickup at Uwharrie Brewing, 121 N 3rd St, Albemarle, NC 28001, Friday, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
- Option 2: Race Day Packet Pickup at Mangum Start/Finish (Dog Pen) starting at 7:00 AM.
- Note: NO packet pickup at Uwharrie Brewing on race morning.
- Race-day pickup: ONLY at the Mangum Start/Finish.
More Information
- Website: For more information, visit Mangum Marathon Official Site.
