The Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon, set for February 28, 2026, in Ellerbe, North Carolina, is a road event featuring a 26.2-mile marathon and a 13.1-mile half marathon. The course, laid out on paved country roads, is described as having rolling to hilly terrain, with runners navigating a 13.1-mile loop that marathon participants complete twice. The event is USATF certified and has a 9-hour time limit for the marathon. The start is located near Page Street and BB&T, with the finish on Sunset Avenue, just across from the Ellerbe Rescue Squad building. The event, which has been held continuously since 1992, maintains an old-school, runner-focused atmosphere with no sponsors and a small, fun crowd. The weather in Ellerbe on February 28 is expected to be mild, with temperatures ranging between 40°F and 55°F and mostly clear skies, creating ideal conditions for runners.
What distances are available for this event?
→Marathon (26.2 miles)
→Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
What is the start time for the event?
→The event starts at 8:00 a.m.
What is the course layout and surface like?
→The course is a 13.1-mile loop. Half marathon runners complete one loop, while marathon runners complete the loop twice.
→The surface is all paved country roads.
→The terrain is rolling to hilly.
Is the course open to traffic?
→Yes, the course is open to traffic.
Is the course certified?
→Yes, both the marathon and half marathon courses are USATF certified.
What is the time limit for the marathon?
→The course closes in 9 hours. Runners unable to maintain a pace to finish the marathon within this window are encouraged to register for the half marathon.
Where is the start and finish located?
→The start is near Page Street and BB&T.
→The finish is on Sunset Avenue near the Ellerbe Rescue Squad building.
When does registration open and what are the deadlines?
→Registration opens on October 1, 2025, via Ultrasignup.
→The critical deadline to register and guarantee a t-shirt and finisher pottery award is February 15, 2026.
