Charlotte 60
Asheville 69
Greenville SC 93
Winston-Salem 93
Raleigh 200
Statesville 54
Rural Hall 111
Latitude/Longitude
Latitude 35.5963
Longitude-81.6000
Directions
South Mountains State Park is located in Burke County, 20.5 miles south of Morganton. From I-40, turn south on NC 18, travel 11.1 miles and make a right turn onto SR 1913 (Sugarloaf Road). Take SR 1913 to Old NC 18 4.3 miles and turn left. Travel 2.7 miles and make a right turn onto SR 1901 (Ward's Gap Road). The park is 1.4 miles off SR 1901 on SR 1904 (South Mountains Park Avenue).
Travel one mile from the beginning of South Mountain Park Avenue to the South Mountains State Park
South Mountains Half Marathon
The Carolinas Toughest Half Marathon
South Mountains State Park
Saturday, 8 AM
February 22, 2014
Connelly-Springs, NC
Thank you Go Run Trails.....Awesome race! I had a blast.
Tom Sharkey
Thanks again to all the staff and volunteers who once again put on a great race...
Melissa Dick
Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed the race on
Saturday, and finished first in my age group. So glad that you
suggested learning to carry water because I didn't have to worry about
stopping to get some. The course was well-marked and a lot of fun!
Make plans to attend South Mountains Half marathon.
Nestled deep in the woods, South Mountains
State Park is the perfect place to enjoy nature. Here you
can see a majestic mountain range peeking out from the
gently rolling landscape of the piedmont.This course will
challenge you from the start as you make your way up the mountain.
You will rise up and up and up until you will think you will penetrate the earths atmosphere. When you reach the top then its down down down with
a thrilling insane downhill race to the finish.
Fun for all on this extra wide double track course.
The parks other areas
include elevations up to 3,000 feet, a waterfall dropping 80 feet
and more than 40 miles of trails. From equestrian camping to trout
fishing, mountain biking to picnicking, a number of activities are
available at South Mountains State Park. Visit one of the state's
most rugged parks. Hike the trail to High Shoals Falls to witness the
roar of the waterfall as it pours into a large pool. Backpack
through the woodlands for primitive camping. Fish for trout in miles
of mountain streams, or bicycle along the 17-mile mountain-bike loop.
Don't forget fo Register early. The race is limited to the first 100 entrants.
(distance accurately measured with rolotape 400 surveyors wheel)
The course starts out on pavement (for spacing), Once on the trail you will begin your ascent on what feels like a never ending road to the sky. And just when you think you have reached the top, this mountain says "Oh No... theres a little bit more".
The high point on the trail comes at about mile 7. There are many ups and downs of rolling terrain, one serious water crossing, and four intense downhill miles that will send you screaming back to the finish. Oh, wait,... and one surprise uphill just when you think everything is over.
Great long distance veiws, extra wide track, and few obstacles make for a great Race. Just make sure you are in really good shape and plan on doing a lot of elevation here at South Mountain.
