The Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon
Ellerbe, United States • 28 Feb 2026
Event overview
The Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon is scheduled for February 28, 2026 in Ellerbe, North Carolina. The race has been held every year since 1992 and is described as the oldest continuously held marathon in North Carolina. The event offers two distances:
- 26.2 miles - Marathon
- 13.1 miles - Half Marathon
The host is the Ellerbe Rescue Squad and the start and finish are near their headquarters in downtown Ellerbe.
Course and registration
Both the marathon and half marathon courses are USATF certified. Runners leave Ellerbe on Page Street, complete a loop in the surrounding countryside, and return to Ellerbe at 13.1 miles for the half marathon finish. Marathon entrants run the same loop twice to reach 26.2 miles. All roads used are paved state secondary roads and remain open to traffic. A map and course certification details are available on the race web site.
Registration opens October 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM ET. Listed 2026 fees are: Old School Deal Oct. 1-10 $60; $75 Oct. 11-Dec. 31; $85 Jan. 1 through registration closing. An additional Ultrasignup registration fee is added at checkout. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.