Geyser Growl Half Marathon
Geyser Growl Half Marathon: a fast, downhill race with growing field and loyal following.
Race Date
Oct 17, 2026
Location
Black Mountain, NC
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Location
- Black Mountain, North Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Course
The Experience
Held in the mountain town of Black Mountain, North Carolina, the Geyser Growl Half Marathon has quickly grown from a modest local race to an event drawing runners from nearly 20 states, with recent fields surpassing 600 finishers.
The course is USATF certified and features a net downhill of over 290 meters, following a point-to-point route from the higher elevations toward town. With typical race-day temperatures in the mid-40s to mid-60s and low precipitation, conditions are often ideal for fast times.
About 14% of runners return in later years, a testament to the race's growing loyalty. The small-town atmosphere and scenic mountain backdrop make this a hidden gem for those seeking a well-organized, challenging yet rewarding half marathon.
Race-provided description
Events
Half Marathon
Time: 8:00AM EDT
Place
401 Laurel Circle Drive
Black Mountain, NC US 28711
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Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
401 Laurel Circle Drive, Black Mountain, NC, 28711
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Standout664 years running
~277 finishers a year
growing or steady
14% returning runners
USATF certified · 7 timing sources
runners from 19 states
winner 1:19:33
typical high 64°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
45°
Afternoon (High)
65°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
64%
Humidity
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Frequently asked
When is the Geyser Growl Half Marathon?
The Geyser Growl Half Marathon is held on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Where does the Geyser Growl Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
What distances does the Geyser Growl Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Geyser Growl Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Geyser Growl Half Marathon is a rolling hills, point to point course.
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