Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
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Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
The Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is a point to point trail race that runs between Pilot Mountain State Park and Hanging Rock State Park in North Carolina. The event occurs in September and includes several on-site and virtual participation options.
Distances and formats include:
- 50 Mile Ultra
- 50K Ultra
- 50 Mile Relay, teams of 2, 3, or 4 runners
- 50K Ruck
- Virtual 50 Mile
- Virtual 50K
- Pacer registration for accompanying pacers
The 50 Mile course features over 7,500 feet of elevation gain and the 50K course more than 4,000 feet of climbing. The route uses technical singletrack, fire roads, steep descents, and rugged climbs through the Sauratown Mountains.
The race starts near Danbury, North Carolina, with a listed address of 1110 Flinchum Rd, Danbury NC 27016. Organizer information notes preview runs, virtual clinics, and on course support. The 50 Mile Relay allows teams to split the total distance and share segments of the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
