Black Mountain, NC
Saturday, April 3, 2027
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Race Dates
2027: Saturday, April 3, 2027Course Information
Profile: Very HillyRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 51°F (10°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 90.66Race Size
2026: No ResultsBQ Percentages
2026: N/AMiscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 50°F (10°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
36°F (2°C) |
PR Score |
90.57 |
Course Score |
90.72 |
The Black Mountain Marathon was the 212th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2024 based on the number of finishers. The 2025 race was cancelled. Race size gives runners useful context when comparing marathon events, including expected field size, crowd support, and overall race atmosphere.
The Black Mountain Marathon has a Course Score of 90.66, ranking it as the 456th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 16th fastest marathon course in North Carolina.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Black Mountain Marathon a PR Score of 90.66. The PR Score ranks the Black Mountain Marathon as the 454th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 16th best marathon for a PR in North Carolina.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Black Mountain Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and North Carolina for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 5229 feet (1594m)
Min Elevation: 2382 feet (726m)
Elevation Gain: 2827 feet (861m)
Elevation Loss: 2860 feet (871m)
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