Leatherwood Marathon
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Leatherwood Marathons - April 3, 2027
Leatherwood Marathons is a trail ultramarathon event held in Ferguson, NC on April 3, 2027. The event is hosted by Dirty Wolf Racing and uses private mountain trails with significant elevation gain.
Distances and elevation gains:
- Leatherwood 100 Miler - 106.97 miles, 25,145 ft elevation gain
- Leatherwood 100K - 64.15 miles, 15,095 ft elevation gain
- Leatherwood 50 Miler - 53.15 miles, 11,944 ft elevation gain
- Leatherwood 50K - 32.1 miles, 6,989 ft elevation gain
- Leatherwood 25K - 16.35 miles, 3,235 ft elevation gain
The course is marked with orange ribbons and yellow arrows on remote, private trails. Aid stations are supplied with water, Tailwind, soda, candy, bacon, fruit, pickles, salt, and basic first aid. The 100 mile distance has a 36 hour cutoff; the course closes on the scheduled end day.
Finishers receive a handmade pottery medal and all entrants receive race swag. Results are posted on UltraSignup and event photos are released approximately one week after the race.
Event rules noted in the race information include no dogs, no strollers, no unregistered runners, no refunds, and the availability of deferments before the event. Accommodation options near the course include cabins and a campground with RV and tent hookups and shower facilities; campsites are limited.
Registration closes March 30, 2027. Entry fees range from $33.50 to $216.50. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
