🏃♂️ Race Overview
The Moore County Marathon and Half is part of the Sandhills Running Club "Miles 4 Moore" race series.
- Charity Focus: The "Miles 4 Moore" race series is a charity run series that donates proceeds back to local community to support community wellness.
- Funding Purpose: The proceeds from this event will go towards funding gym memberships, coaching, and nutrition consultations for low-income families and diabetes patients.
- Mission: This supports our club's overall mission to "connect people to communities while building a wellness culture."
🌳 The Route
Participants will enjoy a scenic route from the Sandhills Community College (SCC) around Reservoir Park, Whitehall Trail, out to Nick’s Creek and back to SCC.
- Loop Details: Marathon runners will complete this loop twice.
- Aid Stations: There will be four well stocked aid stations along the route with water, Gatorade, and runners' snacks.
- Registration: Registration will open 01 December 2024 and remain open through race day.
- Participation: The event will be open to runners, walkers, and ruckers/backpackers.
The marathon has a 7-hour cut off time which is a 16:01 pace per mile.
🚗 Event Parking
- Parking Location: Event parking will be located at the Sandhills Community College.
- Restroom Facilities: Bathrooms/port-a-johns will be located at the start finish at Sandhills Community College and the turnaround point at Nick’s Creek parking lot.
- Additional Amenities: There is also one additional public restroom along the route.
📍 Start and Finish Locations
The start will be located at Sandhills Community College in front of Fountain Hall across from the Botanical Gardens.
- Finish Line: The Finish line will be located at Sandhills Community College in front of the baseball fields.
- Family & Spectator Areas: The Gardens and Reservoir Park are great locations for families and spectators to take in some natural scenery while waiting for their runner.
🔗 More Information
For additional details and registration, visit the official race page: Miles 4 Moore Marathon and Half.