Grandfather Mountain Marathon

Boone, NC

Race Dates

2013: Saturday, July 13, 2013
2012: Saturday, July 14, 2012

Course Information

Profile: Very Hilly
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Mostly on Road/Pavement
Certified?: No

Miscellaneous Information

Early Entry Fee: $70
Pace Groups?: No

Rating:

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: None - Request Score
Course Score: None - Request Score

Race Day Weather

Mean Temperature: 65°F (18°C)
Average High: 76°F (24°C)
Average Low: 53° F (11°C)

Race Size

2012: 362 Finishers

2011: 360 Finishers

2010: 377 Finishers

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Elevation Chart

No course elevation available at this time.

Course Description

The Marathon begins at Kidd Brewer Stadium on the campus of Appalachian State University at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, NC at 6:30 am at an elevation of 3,333 feet and climbs to an elevation of 4,279 feet where it ends on Grandfather Mountain in Linville, NC. The course is mountainous and very scenic as it winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains. The course is run predominately on asphalt (3 miles of the course is on gravel).

Runner Ratings & Reviews

PM's review of 2012 race.   

Review

A true classic and one that you will want to return and do again. Great scenery, well organized and very consistent in what is promised and executed.

Race Tips

First two miles flat....then the toughest climbs are within the next 8.5 miles. You run a nice downhill stretch on the Blue Ridge Parkway, then begin climbing again. The main difference from the first ten miles is that the climbs are shorter and there are several flattish stretches where you can make up time. Pretty shady course and the temps usually work in your favor...seems to get cooler as you ascend.

Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Hotels are pretty expensive, but they offer a deal to stay one night in a private dorm room which is a great bargain. If you have never done the race, the pasta dinner is a good value and is a valuable opportunity to pick up race info from the more experienced runners.

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