Ellerbe Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming finish
Runners will face a temperature rise from 42°F at the start to 57°F by the finish. Winds from the SW may be light, but gusts could reach up to 20 mph, potentially affecting pacing. With moderate humidity at 54%, hydration should be prioritized as temperatures climb.
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Race Info
The Ellerbe Marathon is the oldest continuously held marathon in North Carolina, first run in 1992 in Ellerbe, Richmond County. Marathoners run a USATF-certified 13.1-mile loop of paved country roads twice, and the half marathon runs it once, with rolling to hilly terrain that includes the climb over Darkside Mountain. The start is on Page Street and the finish is on Sunset Avenue beside the Ellerbe Rescue Squad building, which serves as race headquarters. It is a Boston qualifier, and finishers receive handmade pottery wine cups from Seagrove, NC. Source
