Black Copperhead Sting 50k
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Black Copperhead Sting 50k
The Black Copperhead Sting is a trail race held at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC, with a start location listed at 103 Sacco Street. The event includes multiple distances:
- 50K
- 25K
- 5K
The main course is run as laps of 3.24 miles per loop with about 293 feet of elevation gain per loop. The trail sequence is described as Tread, Canopy, Tread, Eagle, then Finish, and the route is marked with red ribbons and arrows. The race is presented as a loop-format ultra at the park and is organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras. Registration closes on Mon, Aug 10 at 11:59 PM ET.
On-course support includes an aid station that offers pickles, candy, cereal, pretzels, fruit, bacon, water, Tailwind, and sodas. First aid is on standby. Trekking poles are permitted. Runners and walkers are allowed; dogs and strollers are not permitted unless specifically authorized. The event proceeds rain or shine. Finishers receive a handmade pottery medal from BlueGill Pottery, with each medal unique. Live results and event photos are provided after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
