Geyser Growl Half Marathon, Presented by Hillman Beer

November 9, 2022-March 31, 2023 – $70

April 1-August 31 – $80

September 1 – Race Day – $90

Event Schedule

Friday, October 20

4:00-6:00 PM – Packet Pickup/Late Registration – Lake Tomahawk Pavilion (401 Laurel Circle Drive, Black Mountain)

Saturday, October 21

6:00-7:30 AM – Packet Pickup/Late Registration – Lake Tomahawk Pavilion

8:00 AM – Half Marathon Start – Lake Tomahawk  

After departing beautiful Lake Tomahawk Park, the first 2 miles of the course takes runners around Black Mountain before heading up Old US 70 to the crest at the Ridgecrest Conference Center.  From there it is downhill on a combination of dirt and paved road, pass the famous Andrews Geyser, before heading into Old Fort where the race will finish at Hillman Beer’s new location.

There are six aid stations on the course, located approximately every two miles.  Supplies are as follows:

Station 1 – Water only

Station 2 – Water and Gatorade

Station 3 – Water only

Station 4 – Water, Gatorade, Cookies

Station 5 – Water, Gatorade, Cookies

Station 6 – Water, Gatorade

This course is USATF Certified (Certification No. NC22020BDS). Click HERE to see the course map and turn-by-turn directions.

Elevation Chart

Time Limit 

All half marathon runners have 3:30 hours to complete the course in order to be provided full police protection and aid station support. Those still on the course at this time will be asked to stay to sidewalks and follow traffic rules. Race officials will stay with all runners on the course to make sure they arrive to the finish line safely.

Additional Information

Swag

All runners registered by October 9 are guaranteed to receive the official race shirt.  After October 9, shirts will be provided as available.

Shuttles

Please see below in Parking for information on ticketed shuttle buses to Black Mountain and from Old Fort.

Glory Hound Events Half Marathon Challenge, Presented by Marlene Clevenger-Premier/Sothesby’s Realty

The Geyser Growl Half Marathon is one of four races in the Glory Hound Events Half Marathon Challenge, Presented by Marlene Clevenger-Premier/Sothesby’s Realty.  Complete all of our 2023 half marathons and you will get all sorts of cool things, including cash.  Read more about it HERE. 

After your race you will have access to snacks, water, Gatorade and – back by popular demand – hot soup.  In addition, all runners 21 & over may receive a beer courtesy of Hillman Beer.  

The parking lot at Hillman will be roped off to allow both runners to gather and cars to park for both Hillman and other businesses.  Please stay on the finish line side at all times.

Each finisher will receive a commemorative finisher medal.

Special awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers for
Overall finishers and the top three male and female Masters (40 & Over).

In addition, our friends at Mountain Running Company will be providing gift cards for the top 3 overall male and female ($75-1st, $50-2nd, $40-3rd) and top 3 Masters male and female (1st-$40, 2nd-$30, 3rd-$20).

Age group awards will go to the first, second and third male and female in the following age groups: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-6 and 70 & Over. No double dipping!

The award ceremony will begin at approximately 10:30 AM.

The race will utilize chip timing. A timing chip will be on the back of your race bib, which should be worn on your front and visible at all times during the race.

While we love dogs, we do not permit them to run in our half marathons.  They are welcome at the start and finish areas provided they are leashed, vaccinated and play well with others.

Runners have two options for parking for this race: (1) Park in Black Mountain in one of our designated spots and get a ride back after the race or (2) Park in Old Fort near the finish area and get a ride to the start line.

To assist you with these rides we will be offering shuttle rides to the start and from the finish line for $15 each way.  You may purchase a shuttle ticket during registration and will be asked if you want to ride the shuttle pre-race or post-race.

Pre-Race Shuttle from Old Fort to Start Line – Departs at 6:30 AM

Post Race Shuttle from Old Fort to parking areas – Departs at 10:30 and 11:30 AM

Black Mountain Designated Parking Areas

Lake Tomahawk

St. Jame’s Episcopal Church (424 West State Street)

Old Fort Parking Area

Designated parking lots on Commerce Street and Catawba Avenue

OLD FORT PARKING MAP

Didn’t order a shuttle at registration but want to now?  No problem!  Here is how to do it:

• Login to [enmotive.com]EnMotive.com
• Go to My Account (top right corner)
• Select Registrations on the left side navigation bar
• Find your Geyser Growl registration tile
• Select the three dots in the top right corner
• Select View Registration
• Scroll down to find the product you’d like to add
• Select your product and continue to checkout

Glory Hound Events has a NO REFUND policy.

To cancel or update your registration, go to www.EnMotive.com, log in, My Races, select this event and make your changes.

Transfers

To transfer your registration to another person please follow these steps:

1. Click on ‘My Account’ when logged into EnMotive
2. Go to your “Registrations” view and find the Registration you’d like to Transfer
3. Click on the action icon in the top right corner of the registration field
4. Select ‘Transfer Registration’
5. Enter the email address of the person you want to transfer the registration to
6. That individual will receive an email notifying them of the transfer, and they’ll be instructed on how to accept it

• The transfer will only be valid for 48 hours, so be sure they accept quickly!

Transfers may be made up to the end of online registration but please allow time for the other person to accept it.

This is the only way transfers or the selling of bibs between participants will be allowed. Anyone who is discovered to have purchased or accepted another person’s bib without submitting this form will be disqualified and banned from future races.

Live results on race morning HERE or by using one of the QR codes post around the finish area.  Official results will be posted here by Saturday afternoon.

2022 Overall

2022 Age Group

2021 Overall

2021 Age Group