Hard Times Half Marathon

Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

13.4 miles (21.6 km) · 1,086 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hard Times Half Marathon is a 13.4 mile loop route located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The route climbs 1,086 feet and descends 1,112 feet. Vertical rate measures 83 feet of gain per mile. 98% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: hilly. This route ranks at the 55.23th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring North Carolina.