South Mountains Marathons
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South Mountains Marathons
The South Mountains Marathons is a collection of trail races held in South Mountains State Park near Connelly Springs, NC, organized by Tanawha Adventures. The event for January 9, 2027 focuses on a half marathon that runs mostly on mountain trails and includes new overlooks created for the course. Some park trails remain closed due to lingering damage, and longer distances are on pause this year; the organizers hope to bring back the 50k and marathon in 2027.
The half marathon covers 12.9 miles with approximately 2,600 feet of elevation gain. The course includes about 12.4 miles of trail and 0.5 miles of pavement, two creek crossings, and one full aid station. The race has a 4.5 hour time limit. Trail conditions can be chilly with steep climbs and scenic views.
If the race needs to be postponed due to significant ice or snow, it will be held on January 24th. If the event is canceled for other unforeseen reasons, organizers plan to run the event virtually on the actual course if rescheduled dates of January 25th or 26th are not possible. Registration closes on January 7 at 11:59 PM ET. Refunds are available on a sliding scale before specified deadlines and transfers or deferments are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
