Hanging Man 2027
- Date
- Sunday, May 2, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Danbury, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $250 · goes up to $300 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging Man Triathlon | Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim | May 2, 20277:00 AM | $250$300 after Jan 1, 2027 | 75 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Olympic Triathlon fee goes up to $300 on Jan 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $250 until Dec 31, then $300 until Apr 24, then $350 until May 1.
Online registration closes May 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:27 AM, and the Hanging Man Triathlon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 940 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Flinchum road, Danbury, NC 27016
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 2 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Flinchum road, Danbury, NC 27016Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 940 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Olympic Triathlon
- Editions
- 2027 (May 2, 2027), 2026 (Apr 19, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Hanging Man?
- Sunday, May 2, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $250 before processing fees, and rises to $300 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Olympic Triathlon.
- Where does it start?
- Flinchum road, Danbury, NC 27016.
From the organizers
You’re not here for ordinary, you’re here for unforgettable.
The Hanging Man was built for athletes who thrive on challenge and live for adventure.
This is more than a triathlon. It’s a multi-stage endurance experience through some of North Carolina’s most beautiful landscapes.Every stage will push you harder. Every finish will make you stronger. And by the end, you won’t just have finished…you’ll have conquered.