Black Mountain Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cold start, warming up gradually
Runners will face a chilly start at 21°F, gradually warming to 49°F. With wind speeds reaching 14 mph from the WSW, gusts may create additional challenges. Runners should focus on layering appropriately and remain cautious of the wind's impact on pacing as they warm up.
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Race Info
The Black Mountain Marathon and Mount Mitchell Challenge is a trail marathon and ultramarathon held in Black Mountain, North Carolina, in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Both races start together in downtown Black Mountain and share the first 13 miles to an overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway before diverging: marathon runners turn back for a 26.2-mile route with about 3,000 feet of elevation gain, while Mount Mitchell Challenge runners continue 36 miles with about 4,500 feet of gain to the 6,684-foot summit of Mount Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern United States. Both courses finish at Lake Tomahawk in Black Mountain.
