Lake Norman State Park Trail Race
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Lake Norman State Park 30K & 50K Trail Race
This event is a trail race at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman, NC on December 5, 2026, organized by Ultra Adventures Inc. The race offers two distance options and a nine hour cutoff time for both events. Entry limited participants who register by November 6 receive a long sleeved shirt.
Distances
- 30K roughly 1,600 feet elevation gain; passes 2 aid stations
- 50K roughly 1,600 feet elevation gain; passes 4 aid stations
Both courses run on smooth rolling single track loops with no repeat loops. Loops are completed in a counterclockwise direction, opposite to bike traffic. The 30K follows Laurel, Wildlife, Fallstown, and Fox Loops before returning to the start/finish behind the visitors center. The 50K continues onto Hawk, Hicks Creek, Norwood Creek, and Monbo Loops before finishing via Hawk and Laurel Loops.
Aid stations are fully stocked with water, soda, Tailwind, and a variety of food including sandwiches, cookies, oranges, bananas, Hammer Gels, chips, and other snacks. Specific aid station locations include an aid station at the Wildlife Loop entrance/exit (approx Mile 6.3 and Mile 14.3), a hydration station for 50K runners (approx Mile 18.3), and an aid station before Monbo Loop (approx Mile 24.2). Plenty of food will be available at the finish line.
All finishers who complete their event receive a finisher’s medal. Awards include first place overall male and female and first place masters male and female for each distance. Results will be posted to UltraSignup and Ultrarunning Magazine. Photos taken during the event will be shared with registered runners the week after the race.
The event is held rain or shine. There are no refunds, bib transfers, or deferrals. If primary trails are closed due to weather, the race will use the Lake Shore Loop at the back of the park. Lake Norman State Park offers camping; hotels in Statesville and Mooresville are about 20 minutes away. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
