6th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
- Date Sat 10th January 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Ellerbe, North Carolina
- Price $38.10 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 6th Annual Mangum Marathon & Half Marathon, taking place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the scenic town of Ellerbe, Richmond County, North Carolina! This exhilarating event promises a unique running experience as participants tackle a challenging course that includes the famous climb to Bethel Church, reminiscent of Boston's Heartbreak Hill. Runners can choose between the full marathon and the half marathon, with a 7-hour time limit for the marathon and a 5-hour limit for the half.
The race kicks off from the Dog Pen area, with both events being timed to ensure everyone’s performance is recorded. All finishers will receive a coveted medal, and top performers will be awarded custom engraved tumblers. Participants will also enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners, with awards given to the top three male and female finishers in various age categories. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to start your 2026 running journey on a high note! Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day of fitness and fun in beautiful Ellerbe!
The race kicks off from the Dog Pen area, with both events being timed to ensure everyone’s performance is recorded. All finishers will receive a coveted medal, and top performers will be awarded custom engraved tumblers. Participants will also enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners, with awards given to the top three male and female finishers in various age categories. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to start your 2026 running journey on a high note! Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day of fitness and fun in beautiful Ellerbe!
Organiser's Description
KICK OFF 2026 WITH THE 6TH ANNUAL MANGUM MARATHON & HALF MARATHON.
There is a 7-hour time limit for the marathon and a five-hour time limit for the 1/2.
BOTH EVENTS WILL BE TIMED, WITH FINISHER MEDALS TO ALL THAT FINISH AND CUSTOM ENGRAVED TUMBLERS TO THE OVERALL MALE/FEMALE
EVERYONE GETS A FINISHER MEDAL!
AWARDS FOR OVERALL MALE/FEMALE
TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE 0-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+
The course will start at the Dog Pen out in the boondocks, outside of Ellerbe, NC. You will run 2-miles, take a right, run 11.1 miles turnaround and run back to the finish. Boston has Heartbreak Hill, the Mangum Marathon has the famous climb to Bethel Church at around the 22-mile mark. For the 1/2, you will turn around at the 6.55 mark and reverse back to the dog pen.
The closest address to the Start/Finish is 869 Holly Grove Church Rd., Ellerbe, NC 28338. THE RACE IS AT THE INTERSECTION OF CARTHAGE CREEK ROAD AND HOLLY GROVE CHURCH ROAD IN RICHMOND COUNTY.
THE START/FINISH GOOGLE MAP PIN IS BELOW!
HTTPS://MAPS.APP.GOO.GL/AQGYISEI3XAF8TQZ5 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/aqGYiSei3XAf8Tqz5]
THE COURSE WILL HAVE MINIMAL SUPPORT. Please make sure you are equipped with all needed supplies.
The course will provide water bottled water drop spots throughout the course and two manned water stops at the 6.5mile mark and Half turnaround but make sure to bring what you need! All participants will receive a long sleeve 1/4 zip Technical shirt. Race shirts and medals are not guaranteed on race day for registrations after 1/3 but will be available after race (1 week processing time).
****WE HAVE FOUND A COMPANY WHO WILL DELIVER A PORT-A-JOHN!~~~
PACKET PICKUP Info
Packet Pickup Locations (IMPORTANT)
You have TWO options for packet pickup:
1 Friday Night Packet Pickup
Uwharrie Brewing
121 N 3rd St, Albemarle, NC 28001
Friday: 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
2 Race Day Packet Pickup
Mangum Start/Finish (Dog Pen)
Race Morning starting at 7:00 AM
There is NO packet pickup at Uwharrie Brewing on race morning.
Race-day packet pickup will be ONLY at the Mangum Start/Finish area.
There is a 7-hour time limit for the marathon and a five-hour time limit for the 1/2.
BOTH EVENTS WILL BE TIMED, WITH FINISHER MEDALS TO ALL THAT FINISH AND CUSTOM ENGRAVED TUMBLERS TO THE OVERALL MALE/FEMALE
EVERYONE GETS A FINISHER MEDAL!
AWARDS FOR OVERALL MALE/FEMALE
TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE 0-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+
The course will start at the Dog Pen out in the boondocks, outside of Ellerbe, NC. You will run 2-miles, take a right, run 11.1 miles turnaround and run back to the finish. Boston has Heartbreak Hill, the Mangum Marathon has the famous climb to Bethel Church at around the 22-mile mark. For the 1/2, you will turn around at the 6.55 mark and reverse back to the dog pen.
The closest address to the Start/Finish is 869 Holly Grove Church Rd., Ellerbe, NC 28338. THE RACE IS AT THE INTERSECTION OF CARTHAGE CREEK ROAD AND HOLLY GROVE CHURCH ROAD IN RICHMOND COUNTY.
THE START/FINISH GOOGLE MAP PIN IS BELOW!
HTTPS://MAPS.APP.GOO.GL/AQGYISEI3XAF8TQZ5 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/aqGYiSei3XAf8Tqz5]
THE COURSE WILL HAVE MINIMAL SUPPORT. Please make sure you are equipped with all needed supplies.
The course will provide water bottled water drop spots throughout the course and two manned water stops at the 6.5mile mark and Half turnaround but make sure to bring what you need! All participants will receive a long sleeve 1/4 zip Technical shirt. Race shirts and medals are not guaranteed on race day for registrations after 1/3 but will be available after race (1 week processing time).
****WE HAVE FOUND A COMPANY WHO WILL DELIVER A PORT-A-JOHN!~~~
PACKET PICKUP Info
Packet Pickup Locations (IMPORTANT)
You have TWO options for packet pickup:
1 Friday Night Packet Pickup
Uwharrie Brewing
121 N 3rd St, Albemarle, NC 28001
Friday: 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
2 Race Day Packet Pickup
Mangum Start/Finish (Dog Pen)
Race Morning starting at 7:00 AM
There is NO packet pickup at Uwharrie Brewing on race morning.
Race-day packet pickup will be ONLY at the Mangum Start/Finish area.
Races
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Marathon
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Long Sleeve Premium Performance Shirt
Sat 10th January 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$48.70
CLOSED -
Half-Marathon
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Long Sleeve Performance Shirt
Sat 10th January 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$38.10
CLOSED
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Intersection of Carthage Creek Road and Holly Grove Church Road outside of Ellerbe, NC, Ellerbe, 28338, NC, United States
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