The Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon

Ellerbe, United States • 28 Feb 2026

The Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon

The event takes place on February 28, 2026 in Ellerbe, North Carolina, with the start and finish near the Ellerbe Rescue Squad headquarters at 106 Sunset Ave. The race has been held continuously since its first running in 1992 and is described as the oldest continuously held marathon in North Carolina. The event includes both a marathon and a half marathon.

  • Marathon - 26.2 miles
  • Half Marathon - 13.1 miles

Course and race details

Both the marathon and half marathon courses are USATF certified. Runners leave Ellerbe on Page St., complete a loop in the countryside, and return to Ellerbe at 13.1 miles for the half marathon finish; marathon participants run the same loop twice. All roads used are paved state secondary roads and remain open to traffic. Aid stations provide snacks, water, and Gatorade. Finishers receive a custom medal and a pottery wine cup, and t-shirts are presented before the race. A post-race meal is provided. A course map and certification details are available on the race website. The 2026 entry fees are listed as $60 (early deal), $75, and $85 depending on registration period. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 km
Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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