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Mt Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon


Black Mountain, NC

Mt Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon is a trail race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Black Mountain, North Carolina. The next edition is on Saturday, April 3, 2027. The race gives its climbing as 2,999 ft (914 m). The field is about 257 runners.

There are 32 other upcoming marathons in North Carolina. Mt Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon climbs about 114 ft a mile (22 m per km), steeper than 85% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

26.2miDistance
2,999ftClimbing
257runnersField
65°Flow 45°FTypical race day

Questions about Mt Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon

When is Mt Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon 2027?

Mt Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon 2027 is on Saturday, April 3, 2027.

Where is Mt Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon?

Mt Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon is held in Black Mountain, North Carolina.

How long is Mt Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon?

Mt Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).

How much elevation gain does Mt Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon have?

Mt Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon has 2,999 ft (914 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

What is the weather usually like at Mt Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon?

Around Mt Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 65°F (18°C) and the low about 45°F (7°C), averaged over recent years.

How hilly is Mt Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon?

Mt Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon climbs about 114 ft a mile (22 m per km), steeper than 85% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

What other marathons are there in North Carolina?

Other upcoming marathons in North Carolina include Charlotte Marathon (November 14, 2026), The Bracken (November 21, 2026) and HAROC (aka Hanging Rock Challenge) (December 5, 2026).

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