Table Rock Ultras
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Table Rock Ultras : Morganton, NC, September 19, 2026
Table Rock Ultras is an in-person trail running event organized by Tanawha Adventures at Steele Creek Park and Family Campground in Morganton, NC. Entry is restricted to participants aged 18 and over. The event includes two distances:
- 50K : summit course
- 30K : outbound then retrace
The 50K reaches the summit of Table Rock Mountain and returns, with multiple creek crossings, technical sections, and extended climbs and descents. Course metrics for the 50K: total vertical climb ~5,700 ft, total vertical change ~11,000 ft; about 12 miles single-track, 9 miles double-track, and 10 miles gravel. The 30K follows the same outbound route as the 50K before turning at the second aid station and returning. Course metrics for the 30K: total vertical climb ~4,000 ft, total vertical change ~8,000 ft; about 8 miles single-track, 9 miles double-track, and 3 miles gravel. The event is permitted through the US Forest Service.
Aid stations will provide at minimum water, Gatorade, assorted soft drinks, and a selection of foods. Runners are asked to bring their own water bottle or hydration bladder; cups will not be available. Aid station locations (miles) are listed for each distance, and one 50K aid station is marked for drop bags.
Camping is available at Steele Creek Park, with a primitive camping area reserved for the race and nearby sites in sections G and H. A 10% discount code for sites with electric hookups is provided. Registration, refund, and waitlist policies are specified; partial refunds are available up to 45 days before the event under a published schedule, with limited exceptions. If the event is canceled, it may run in a virtual format on the actual course, and no refunds, transfers, or deferrals will be issued in that case. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
