Hard Times Half Marathon

Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

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

Route facts

Distance	13.4 mi (21.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,099 ft (335 m)
Average gain	82 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 607 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	7.9%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	39%
Moderate uphill	2%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	7%

Questions about Hard Times Half Marathon

How much elevation gain does Hard Times Half Marathon have?

Hard Times Half Marathon has 1,099 ft (335 m) of elevation gain over 13.4 miles (21.6 km). That averages 82 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hard Times Half Marathon?

The difficulty score for Hard Times Half Marathon is 3.1 of 100. That is harder than 30.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 98% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hard Times Half Marathon?

The longest climb on Hard Times Half Marathon runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 607 ft (185 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 7.9%.