The Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon
Ellerbe, United States • 28 Feb 2026
Event information
The Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Ellerbe, North Carolina (106 Sunset Ave, Ellerbe, NC 28338). The event includes the following distances:
- 26.2 miles Marathon
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon
Registration closes February 24, 2026. Entry fees for 2026 are: Old School Deal Oct. 1-10 $60; $75 Oct. 11-Dec. 31; $85 Jan. 1 through registration closing. An Ultrasignup registration fee is added at checkout.
Course and race services
Both courses are USATF certified. The start and finish are near the Ellerbe Rescue Squad headquarters in downtown Ellerbe. Runners depart Ellerbe on Page St., complete a loop in the countryside and return at 13.1 miles for the half marathon finish. Marathoners run the same loop a second time to reach 26.2 miles. All roads used are paved state secondary roads and remain open to traffic. A course map and certification details are available on the race web site.
History and amenities
The race was first held in 1992 and has been run every year since, making it the oldest continuously held marathon in North Carolina. The event presents t-shirts before the race, pottery wine cups for finishers, a custom medal, snacks at aid stations, and a post-race meal. The event is hosted by the Ellerbe Rescue Squad and typically attracts a modest field each year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.