Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra

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2026

Run from Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock on a rugged point to point trail with technical singletrack, steep climbs and sweeping views. Choose 50 mile, 50K, relay or virtual options for a scenic, challenging fall ultra on Sept 19, 2026.

Sat 19 Sep 2026

Danbury, North Carolina

Registration

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Overview

The Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is a point-to-point trail race that runs from Pilot Mountain State Park to Hanging Rock State Park in North Carolina. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, with the finish area listed at 1110 Flinchum Rd, Danbury, NC 27016. Course terrain includes technical singletrack, rugged climbs, steep descents, and fire roads. There are three cutoff points along the course and both race courses close in the evening.

Race details

Distances offered:

50 Mile
50K
50 Mile Relay
Virtual 50 Mile
Virtual 50K
Pacer

The 50 Mile course has over 7,500 feet of elevation gain; the 50K course has more than 4,000 feet of climbing. Entry fees listed on the event page include prices for each event, with the virtual events and relay priced lower than the on-course ultras. Registration for the on-course events closes in mid-September 2026. Registration items included for participants are a custom finisher medal, a PM2HR hoodie, a bumper sticker, a reusable race cup, a finisher towel, post-race food and drinks, and age-group awards. The event also lists preview runs, virtual clinics, and on-course support as part of the race program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.