The Mountain Fork Half Marathon is a 13.6-mile race that starts and finishes at the High Knob Observation Tower in Wise County.

 

The race loops through the scenic Mountain Fork watershed, primarily on Forest Service roads, before finishing at the tower.

 

​The eighth annual race will be held Sunday, September 19, 2027. Registration will open Jan. 1, 2027.

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This race is also part of the 2027 High Knob Triple Crown running series. See High Knob Triple Crown website for details.

 

​All race proceeds benefit ongoing trail development and maintenance on the Flag Rock Area Trails system in the City of Norton's Flag Rock Recreation Area and on High Knob.