Half Marathon

  Welcome back to the fourth edition of the Geyser Growl Half Marathon, Presented by Hillman Beer.  This fun and scenic race during peak leaf season will take runners from the bucolic Town of Black Mountain to the revitalized Town of Old Fort, passing the iconic Andrews Geyser along the way.  We will finish at…

Welcome to fifth Gateway to the Smokies event.  We are excited to announce some major changes for 2025.  The race has a new date, a new distance (10 miles), a new course (less hilly than before) and a new venue where the race will start and finish.  We are confident these improvements will enhance the…