Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge vs Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofBlack Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge or Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon — which comes out ahead?
The available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
Route comparison snapshot
Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge | Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 86/100 | 86/100 |
| Conditions | 88/100 | 88/100 |
Conditions
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge | Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-03 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-03 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Black Mountain, North Carolina | Black Mountain, North Carolina |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 64.4 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Out And Back |
| Surface | Rugged mountain trail; current route follows the Old Mitchell Trail from Stepps Gap to the summit, descending via State Road 128. | Rugged mountain trail; current route follows the Old Mitchell Trail from Stepps Gap to the summit, descending via State Road 128. |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Countryside, Mountain, Waterfront, Forest | Countryside, Mountain, Waterfront, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Competitive | Wilderness, Competitive |
| Technicality | Technical | Technical |
| Net elevation | 908 m | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 10:00:00 | 10:00:00 |
| Field cap | 500 | 250 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-03 (legacy event-level date).
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-03 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge
- Black Mountain, North Carolina
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon
- Black Mountain, North Carolina
Actual distance
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge
- 42.2 km
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon
- 64.4 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge
- Not held
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge
- Not held
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon
- Not held
Course type
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge
- Out And Back
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon
- Out And Back
Surface
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge
- Rugged mountain trail; current route follows the Old Mitchell Trail from Stepps Gap to the summit, descending via State Road 128.
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon
- Rugged mountain trail; current route follows the Old Mitchell Trail from Stepps Gap to the summit, descending via State Road 128.
Elevation character
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge
- Mountainous
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge
- Trail
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge
- Countryside, Mountain, Waterfront, Forest
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon
- Countryside, Mountain, Waterfront, Forest
Atmosphere
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge
- Wilderness, Competitive
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon
- Wilderness, Competitive
Technicality
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge
- Technical
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon
- Technical
Net elevation
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge
- 908 m
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge
- 10:00:00
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon
- 10:00:00
Field cap
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge
- 500
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon
- 250
Entry model
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge
- Open
- Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Ultramarathon
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.