Beast Of The East 100
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Event Overview
The Beast of the East 100 is a trail running event on December 12, 2026, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The races start from 130 Camp Rotary Rd at the Crowders Ridge Start/Finish Line. The event offers five distances:
- 100 Miler
- 100K
- 50 Miler
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
Course and Terrain
All courses take place on the trails of Crowders Mountain State Park. Runners will summit both peaks of the mountain. The routes share a common loop that passes multiple trails including Tower Trail, Rocktop Trail, Crowders Trail, Pinnacle Trail, Turnback Trail, Fern Trail, and Ridgeline Trail. Aid stations are located at Crowders Ridge, Wolf's Den, The 161, and Boulders Access.
The event features significant elevation gain:
- Half Marathon: 2,326 ft
- Marathon: 4,766 ft
- 50 Miler: 9,538 ft
- 100K: 11,862 ft
- 100 Miler: 17,925 ft
Event Details
Aid stations will provide food and drinks. Food includes pickles wrapped in bacon, cereal, gummies, pretzels, candy, fruit, and hot items like soup. Drinks include Tailwind, water, and sodas (Mountain Dew, Coke, Ginger Ale).
The use of trekking poles is permitted. Pacers are allowed only for the 100K and 100-mile distances, after the runner has completed 50 miles. The event is a "TRAIL SISTERS Approved Race."
Time Limits
Each distance has a time limit:
- Half Marathon: No time limit
- Marathon: 10 hours
- 50 Miler: 30 hours
- 100K: 30 hours
- 100 Mile: 34 hours
Registration closes on Tuesday, December 8, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
