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Mount Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon

40 miles to the highest point in the East...a mix of pavement, double and single track trails. Conditions can be brutal...single digit temps and snow are common... see www.blackmountainmarathon.com

When: February
(This trail race takes place in February each year. Visit race website link below for details.)

Location: North Carolina, United States
Geographic Area: Black Mountain
Nearby City: Black Mountain

Event 1:
Race Length: 40 miles (64.4 km)
Elevation Gain: 5,000 feet (+125 ft/mi)
Elevation Loss: 5,000 feet (-125 ft/mi)
High Point: 6,684 feet
Low Point: 1,953 feet
80% dirt trails, 5% dirt roads, 15% paved
Additional Information

Website URL: http://www.blackmountainmarathon.com (opens new window)
Director: jaycurwen
Phone: 828-713-9139

Details
Lottery for the Challenge begins on September 1st, 2011 and continues through September 8th...

Marathon registration begins on September 9th.

 


 

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Submitted On: 9/01/2011
By: jaycurwen (Race Director)

 

 

North Carolina Trail Races:
Black Mountain Monster 5k/6hr/12hr (day/night/24hr) Ind. & Team Relay | Continental Divide Trail Race | Medoc Trail Races | Mount Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon | OBX Ultramarathon | OVT Revolutionary Run | Purple Cloth 5K and Kid's Dash | Run at the Rock | Summer Splash 10K and 5K Trail Races | Triple Lakes Trail Race