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South Mountains Marathons

Name: South Mountains Marathons
Start: 2027-01-09
End: 2027-01-09
Location: Connelly Springs

Connelly Springs, United States • 9 Jan 2027

The South Mountains Marathons will take place in Connelly Springs on Saturday 9 January 2027. You can run 13 miles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Connelly Springs

Race information

Website Registration

13 mi

1/2 Marathon

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

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Aug 8

Ohana Mud Run

Morganton

Mud Run / Obstacle Run

1 mi

A family mud and obstacle event in Morganton NC with a one mile course, 16 obstacles, giant sprinklers, inflatables and a lazy river. Registration includes a shirt and medal, photos are free and parking is $10 per car.

Saturday Sep 12

Shining Hope Farms 5K/10K Salute Trail Run

Conover

5 km

10 km

Chip-timed 5k and 10k trail races on a 120-acre Conover farm on September 12, 2026, honoring veterans and supporting the Saddles and Salutes program.

Saturday Sep 19

Table Rock Ultras

Morganton

30 km

50 km

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Saturday Oct 10

Zombie Run 5K

Morganton

Mud Run / Obstacle Run

1 mi

5 km

A family-friendly event on October 10, 2026 in Morganton featuring a 5K Zombie Run with flag-capture rules and awards, plus a one mile costume fun run and an after party with food trucks and activities.