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Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler NC

Fri November 27, 2026
Snow Camp, NC 27349 US Directions

Half Marathon Race Details

Who wouldn’t want to spend the day after Thanksgiving out on the stunning trails through Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area? This course is extremely well marked and offers beautiful views throughout.  All turns are marked with hanging tape and turn signs. As the park will remain open to hikers, no trails will be marked off rather we will use Wrong Way signs.  If you're looking for a new Thanksgiving weekend tradition, come out and run or walk with us!

All half marathon runners will follow the pink/red hanging tape.

  • Aid Station #1 (Mile 1.8) Water/Tailwind/Huma Gels/Coke/Pickles/Candy
  • Aid Station #2 (Mile 4.9) Water/Tailwind/Huma Gels/Coke/Pickles/Candy 
  • Aid Station #3 (Mile 5.6) Water/Tailwind/Huma Gels/Candy 
    • Note: AS #3 will be the soft cut off for Half Marathon participants starting at 12:30 PM.  
    • Note 2: Half Marathoners you will come back to AS after 2 miles making this AS 3.5
  • Aid Station #4 (Mile 8.1) Water/Tailwind/Huma Gels/Coke/Pickles/Candy 
  • Aid Station #5 (11.2) Water/Tailwind/Huma Gels/Coke/Pickles/Candy 

Course Cut Off

  • Mile 6.3 at the HM/7.5 Mile split at 12:45pm

This is a course map on Strava. Half Marathoners complete two loops of this course. You are able to view the course and elevation, as well as download a GPX file from this link to use with your running watch. 

Most of the course winds along single-track trails, but don’t worry—there are plenty of spots to pass. The trails are semi-technical, with moderate root- and rock-filled sections, yet it’s the climbs that will really challenge you.

Hiking poles are recommended.

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