Lake Norman State Park Trail Race
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Lake Norman State Park 30K & 50K Trail Race
The event is a trail race at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman, NC on December 5, 2026, organized by Ultra Adventures Inc. It offers two distances with a common cut-off and on-course support.
- 30K
- 50K
Both distances use smooth-rolling single-track trails composed of multiple named loops with no repeat loops, so each section of trail is unique. All loops are run counterclockwise, opposite to bike traffic. Elevation gain for the course is approximately 1,600 feet.
The race has a nine-hour cut-off for both distances. The 30K route passes two aid stations; the 50K route passes four aid stations. Aid stations will provide water, soda, Tailwind, and food such as sandwiches, cookies, oranges, bananas, Hammer Gels, chips, and other snacks. Specific aid station locations are given in miles on course materials, including an aid station at the Wildlife Loop entrance/exit and a hydration point on the 50K route.
Finishers who complete their selected distance receive a finishers medal. Awards include first overall male and female and first male and female masters for each distance; results will be posted to UltraSignUp and Ultrarunning Magazine. The event runs rain or shine. Registration deadlines and other participant details are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
