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South Mountains Marathon (aka Shinny Shiver Marathon)

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  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. South Mountains State Park
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25.8 Miles 41.6 Kilometers


85%

Runnable

5,100' 1,555 m

Ascent

-5,097' -1,554 m

Descent

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

67%

Max Grade (34°)

2,629' 801 m

High

1,232' 376 m

Low

Shared By Brandon Thrower

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“An awesome, mixed-surface trail marathon with multiple vistas, waterfalls, and great climbs and descents.”

— Brandon Thrower
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Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Overview

If you like a good mix of terrain and multiple views and waterfalls, this race is for you.

Description

This course has it all, from wide and smooth doubletrack trails, to tight and technical singletrack trails and grades from easy and gentle to holy crap this is steep! Views abound along the route and High Shoals Falls is one the most picturesque waterfalls in NC! This course is tough, but rewarding. Please be prepared! Due to length and the climb of the course, experience on long mountain runs with elevation gain is suggested before signing up.

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Land Manager: North Carolina State Park - South Mountains State Park

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Looking towards the top of High Shoals Falls
Looking towards the top of High Shoals Falls
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Upper Fall on High Shoals Fallls Trail.
Upper Fall on High Shoals Fallls Trail.
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Some mountains over there
Some mountains over there
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High Shoals Falls
High Shoals Falls
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Jacob's Creek downstream of the falls.
Jacob's Creek downstream of the falls.
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High Shoals Falls, South Mountain State Park
High Shoals Falls, South Mountain State Park
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