Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
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Event overview
The Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is a point-to-point trail event scheduled for September 2026. It links Pilot Mountain State Park to Hanging Rock State Park in the Sauratown Mountains of North Carolina. The event offers on-site and virtual options and includes a relay division.
Race details
Distances:
- 50 Mile Ultra
- 50K Ultra
- 50 Mile Relay
The 50 Mile course has more than 7,500 ft of elevation gain. The 50K course has more than 4,000 ft of climbing. Course terrain includes technical singletrack, rugged climbs, steep descents, and fire roads. There are multiple aid stations and three course cutoff points; both race courses will close in the evening.
Registration packages include a custom finisher medal, a custom hoodie, a finisher towel, a reusable race cup, a bumper sticker, post-race food and drinks, and age-group awards. The race lists virtual 50 Mile and virtual 50K options and a pacer role. Start locations are in Pinnacle, North Carolina, and the finish is at 1110 Flinchum Rd, Danbury, NC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
