Mount Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon

Mount Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon Ultra trail race from downtown Black Mountain, NC to the highest point eastern North America (Mount Mitchell) and back...as well as a trail Marathon fun run!

Registration opens tomorrow at 7AM. New date, new website, same fun. ⛰️
07/31/2026

Registration opens tomorrow at 7AM. New date, new website, same fun. ⛰️

Almost there. Registration opens in 2 days!
07/30/2026

Almost there. Registration opens in 2 days!

4 more sleeps until registration opens. 📸 Angeli Wright
07/28/2026

4 more sleeps until registration opens.

📸 Angeli Wright

Registration for the Mount Mitchell Challenge & Black Mountain Marathon opens Aug. 1 ⛰️ new race date - April 3, 2027 📅📸...
07/27/2026

Registration for the Mount Mitchell Challenge & Black Mountain Marathon opens Aug. 1 ⛰️ new race date - April 3, 2027 📅

📸 Angeli Wright

2026 UpdateBecause of the ongoing Blue Ridge Parkway construction and closure, brought on by Hurricane Helene, we have ...
02/08/2026

2026 Update

Because of the ongoing Blue Ridge Parkway construction and closure, brought on by Hurricane Helene, we have been unable to obtain the needed permits to hold the 2026 races. We are working hard on the 2027 event and hope to have some BIG news to announce soon! The Mount Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon have been a hallmark of the trail race calendar for 26 years. With the addition of other high quality events and the rise of trail racing on the international stage, the MMC and BMM need to evolve and grow with the sport - while retaining the community focus and feeling of family that has made the event beloved in the local running community.
Stay tuned for information on the race to the highest point in eastern North America!

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