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Mountain Fork Half Marathon

Name: Mountain Fork Half Marathon
Start: 2026-09-20
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Norton

Norton, United States • 20 Sep 2026

Mountain Fork Half Marathon

The Mountain Fork Half Marathon is a 13.6-mile road and trail race that starts and finishes at the High Knob Observation Tower in Wise County. The course forms a loop through the Mountain Fork watershed and uses primarily Forest Service roads before returning to the tower.

The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026, and the listing indicates registration is open. The race is organized as an annual event; 2026 will be the seventh running.

The Mountain Fork Half Marathon is part of the High Knob Triple Crown running series for 2026. All race proceeds benefit ongoing trail development and maintenance on the Flag Rock Area Trails system in the City of Norton’s Flag Rock Recreation Area and on High Knob.

The event information highlights course setting and community support for trail upkeep. Results, photos, and additional race-day details are available through the event resources. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Norton

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14 mi

Mountain Fork Half Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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