New River Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km with up to 420 m D+ in Fleetwood (North Carolina, United States)

Location

Fleetwood, North Carolina, United StatesShow on map(36.3062° N, 81.5134° W)

Date & StatusMay 15, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +420 m

New River Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Fleetwood, North Carolina, US focused on Road Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, City Run.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +420 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +210 m D+), and 5K Run (5 km, +50 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 15, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (newrivermarathon.com).

Official website

New River Marathon in Fleetwood (Work: "Runner gives thumbs up during race in a crowded street at an evening event with spectators gathered around", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Runner gives thumbs up during race in a crowded street at an evening event with spectators gathered around" · Photo: **Shixart1985** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Forest City Run

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+420 m	169 m - 345 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+210 m	172 m - 260 m	Loop course	Route & profile
5K Run	Road Running	5 km	+50 m	175 m - 196 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+420 m D+

Elevation loss

-420 m D-

Altitude range

169 m - 345 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

2 % / 3.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+420 m D+Peak 345 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 169 m to 345 m above sea level (+420 m D+, -420 m D-)

Peak: 345 m·at 24.4 km·Ø 2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does New River Marathon take place?

New River Marathon takes place in Fleetwood, North Carolina, US (start area at coordinates 36.3062° N, 81.5134° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 15, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at New River Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +420 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +210 m D+), and 5K Run (5 km, +50 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for New River Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +420 m of elevation gain and -420 m of elevation loss, ranging between 169 m and 345 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for New River Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (newrivermarathon.com).