Hard Times Half Marathon

Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

13.4 miles (21.6 km) · 1,099 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hard Times Half Marathon is a 13.4-mile loop route in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States, gaining 1,086 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.4 miles gaining 679 feet at an average 2.6% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.