Black Copperhead Sting 50k

AUG
15
2026
Trail races at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC offer 50K, 25K, and 5K on a 3.24 miles loop with 293 feet gain per loop. Aid stations provide food and drink, trekking poles are allowed, and finishers receive handmade pottery medals.
Sat 15 Aug 2026
50 kilometers 25 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Black Copperhead Sting 50k

The Black Copperhead Sting takes place at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, North Carolina, with a venue address listed as 103 Sacco Street. The event offers multiple distances:

  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 5K

The course is run as a loop of 3.24 miles per lap with about 293 feet of elevation gain per loop. The loop is described with segments named Tread, Canopy, Tread, and Eagle before the finish. The route is marked with red ribbons and arrows.

Aid at the course includes a variety of food and drink items such as pickles, candy, cereal, pretzels, fruit, bacon, water, Tailwind, and sodas. First aid is available on site. Trekking poles are permitted. The event allows both runners and walkers. Dogs and strollers are not allowed unless prior approval is given. The event proceeds regardless of weather.

Finishers receive a handmade pottery medal from BlueGill Pottery; each medal is unique. Live results are available on UltraSignup, and race photos are posted about one week after the event. Registration closes on Monday, August 10 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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