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50K
50 km
Ellerbe Marathon & Half Marathon
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Road runs in United States, Ellerbe
Distances
Running
Marathon
42.2 km
Start: Mar 25, 01:00 PM
Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: Mar 25, 01:00 PM
Running
5K
5 km
About
North Carolina's oldest marathon and a beloved local tradition featuring rolling, hilly paved roads. The event includes the historic half marathon and marathon, with festivities, awards, and a post-race meal.
Catering & aid stations
Water, electrolyte drinks, bananas, and salty/sweet snacks at aid stations; no on-course pain meds.
Pacers
Pacemaker-led pacers are listed for the marathon and half marathon on the race day schedule (Renntag für Laufende); pacers help runners maintain target splits and are identified by Pacer flag.
Surface mix
- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Ellerbe
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan51°35°
↑ 07:28
↓ 17:30
Feb56°38°
↑ 07:07
↓ 18:02
Mar63°44°
↑ 07:30
↓ 19:27
Apr73°52°
↑ 06:47
↓ 19:52
May80°60°
↑ 06:16
↓ 20:17
Jun87°68°
↑ 06:05
↓ 20:36
Jul89°72°
↑ 06:17
↓ 20:34
Aug87°71°
↑ 06:40
↓ 20:09
Sep82°65°
↑ 07:03
↓ 19:27
Oct72°55°
↑ 07:26
↓ 18:45
Nov62°44°
↑ 06:55
↓ 17:14
Dec54°38°
↑ 07:21
↓ 17:10
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What's included in entry
- Race t-shirt (presented at packet pick-up)
- Finisher medallion
- Finisher pottery wine cup
- Post-race meal
FAQ
When was the Ellerbe Marathon founded?
The Ellerbe Marathon first ran in 1992.
Is the course certified?
Yes, both the marathon and half marathon courses are USATF certified.
What is the post-race meal?
Post-race meal is typically vegetarian soup and hot cheese quesadillas.
Are there age group awards?
No, there are no age group awards; awards are for top overall males and females and a special Richmond County award.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:53:34 PM
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