Appalachian Series Day 4

Appalachian Series Day 4 takes place in Etowah, North Carolina, on March 22, 2027. Four distances share a 7:30 AM start: a marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles), a 10K and a 5K.

The name tells you what to weigh before entering, because this is one day inside a multi-day series. Running the marathon as a standalone goal race is one plan; running it as day four of consecutive race days is a different exercise, and it usually means settling well under marathon effort, walking the climbs early and eating more than you would in a one-off event. The 10K and 5K exist for exactly that reason, letting you keep a streak alive without digging a hole. With every distance leaving at once the field thins out fast, so expect long stretches of running alone and carry what you need to stay comfortable.