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Leatherwood Marathons

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USApr 3, 2027100M
YouTube · Dirty Wolf Racing
Race date in 177 days
Apr 3, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Ferguson · 100M
Entry fee
$150Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Tue, March 30, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 8, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Leatherwood Marathons — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held on private trails deep in Leatherwood Range.

A rugged course with sparse foot traffic.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Leatherwood Marathons runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Leatherwood Marathons Start

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Leatherwood Marathons — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

About 25K
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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Leatherwood Marathons course map and elevation

The 100M I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
Time limit36 hours
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100mi 36 hours

START

512 Meadow Rd, Ferguson, NC

Start · Google Maps

Events consist of 100K, 100 Miles, 50 Mile, 50K, and 25K.

Course is a loop format that returns to the starting point.

Typical race-season temperature: around 14°C (57°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Aid stations
3 per loop

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Leatherwood Marathons race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startLeatherwood Mountains Resort, 512 Meadow Rd, Ferguson, NC 28624 — no public transit, car access only
  • IC cardLeatherwood Marathons are held in the rural mountains near Ferguson, NC.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Leatherwood Mountains Resort, 512 Meadow Rd, Ferguson, NC 28624 — no public transit, car access only

Gates open 7:00 AM, bib pickup 7:10-7:50 AM, start 8:00 AM sharp. Private mountain trail venue with a 12-mile loop (3,050 ft gain per loop) run multiple times depending on distance (25K to 100 miles).

Private resort/mountain property with no public transit; car access only.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Leatherwood Mountains Resort, 512 Meadow Rd, Ferguson, NC

Loop-course event; course closes Sunday 8:00 PM.

Map

IC card

Leatherwood Marathons are held in the rural mountains near Ferguson, NC. No dedicated transit card system exists for this car-access venue; visitors should arrange a rental car since there is no practical bus or rail alternative.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Leatherwood Marathons takes place on private trails at Leatherwood Mountains Resort in Ferguson, North Carolina,

offering events from 25K to 100 miles in a format that repeats a loop of approximately 12 miles with 3,050 feet of climbing per lap.

Three aid stations are placed on each lap.

The 100-mile time limit is 36 hours,

and the start time is listed as exactly 8:00 a.m. The organizers state that they will not refund the Entry fee even if the race is canceled due to severe weather or other conditions,

so runners should take note before entering.

Times are local to Ferguson. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Charlotte: Uncover the Queen City's Black Legacy Walking Tour

Queen City Black Heritage Walking Tour · $27

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The Queen City Experience: 90-min Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte Historical Shuttle Bus City Tour · $41

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Hotels near the Leatherwood Marathons start line in Ferguson

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Charlotte: Uncover the Queen City's Black Legacy Walking Tour

Queen City Black Heritage Walking Tour · $27

View on GetYourGuide

Charlotte: Uptown Charlotte Historian-Guided Tour

Uptown Charlotte Historic Guided Tour · $21

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What to see in Ferguson after the race

Seeing Ferguson with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

The Queen City Experience: 90-min Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte Historical Shuttle Bus City Tour · $41

View on GetYourGuide
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Ferguson.

Total cost and budget for Leatherwood Marathons

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Leatherwood Marathons

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Ferguson runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Leatherwood Marathons

FAQ
When does Leatherwood Marathons 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, April 3, 2027 in Ferguson, NC, United States.

How much is the Leatherwood Marathons 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $150.

What is the time limit for Leatherwood Marathons 2027?

100mi 36 hours.

What distances does Leatherwood Marathons 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Leatherwood Marathons 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

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