Beast Of The East 100
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Beast of the East 100 - December 12, 2026
Beast of the East 100 is a trail running event at Crowders Mountain near Kings Mountain, NC, organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras on December 12, 2026. The event offers multiple distances that use the Crowders Ridge start/finish and a network of park trails, including Tower Trail, Rocktop Trail, Crowders Trail, Pinnacle Trail, Turnback Trail, Fern Trail, Ridgeline Trail, and access points such as Wolf's Den, 161 Aid Station, and Boulders Access.
Distances
- 100 Miler
- 100K
- 50 Miler
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
Course formats reuse a core loop of trails with specific repeats for each distance. The 100 Miler follows the main loop three full times and a partial fourth circuit to total about 101 miles. The 100K uses two full loops and a partial third for about 67.35 miles. The 50 Miler covers two full loops for about 53.79 miles. Marathon and Half Marathon follow shorter iterations of the same route.
Elevation gain by distance is provided: Half Marathon 2,326 ft, Marathon 4,766 ft, 50 Miler 9,538 ft, 100K 11,862 ft, 100 Miler 17,925 ft. There are four on-course aid stations: Crowders Ridge, Wolf Base, the 161 Aid Station, and Boulders Access. Aid station food includes items such as pickles wrapped in bacon, cereal, gummies, salted pretzels, candy, fruit, and some hot food options; drinks include Tailwind, water, and sodas (Mountain Dew, Coke, Ginger Ale).
Trekking poles are allowed. Pacers are allowed for the 100K and 100 Miler after 50 miles. Time cutoffs are stated as total time limits for each distance: Half Marathon none, Marathon 10 hours, 50 Miler 30 hours, 100K 30 hours, 100 Miler 34 hours. The event is noted as a TRAIL SISTERS approved race and previously included a roughly 15 mile/25k race option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
