Black Mountain Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Jason Bryant, the champion of the 2008 Mount Mitchell Challenge, overcame a bloody nose five minutes into the 40-mile race and a wrong turn at the summit to become the first new male winner of the ultra-marathon in six years.  Bryant crossed the finish in 5:16:49.  The Mount Mitchell Challenge   has an elevation gain of 4,324 feet for this 40-mile run in the first 20 miles of the race.  Jared Crave won the 26.2-mile Black Mountain Marathon men's race in a 3:16:42.  Annette Bednosky was the top female finisher in the marathon with a time of 3:54.58.  The Black Mountain Marathon is run at an altitude of 5,340 feet.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results