Ultramarathons in North Carolina, United States in 2026

Rugged Concord woods course with diverse, demanding terrain and intense conditions

50k on Charlotte greenways: paved, flat, non-technical paths past parks, bridges and oak groves, with a playful taco-fueled atmosphere

Eight hours on a scenic 5K trail loop at Daniel Stowe Conservancy, with a focus on personal achievement and camaraderie

Elevation-packed trails across established and new routes in Old Fort’s scenic landscape, starting and finishing at Camp Grier

Multi-trail loop featuring Catawba Thread, Beaver Run, Eagle, and Legacy Trails with a notable hill and about 293 feet of elevation gain per three-mile circuit

Scenic 3.2-mile trail loop with 380 feet of elevation gain on Gateway trails, flexible solo or team formats, 3 to 12-hour timed options in Old Fort, NC

8.34-mile paved loop with 95 feet elevation gain, shaded stretches on the Thermal Belt Rail Trail, multiple aid stations, fundraiser for Cancer Active, Inc.

208-mile relay journey through Blue Ridge Mountains scenery, wild pony habitats, peaceful country roads, and iconic spots like the Blue Ridge Parkway

Scenic 5-mile out-and-back mulch trail loop with challenging hills and multiple distance options

Mountain trails, dirt paths, stair-filled climbs, and a cave on a 5-mile loop with 3,000 feet of elevation gain and waterfall views

Technical 50K course with rocky paths, creek crossings, and 5,700 feet of elevation gain, culminating at Table Rock Mountain amid scenic park views.

Point-to-point mountain ultra traversing technical singletrack, fire roads, and steep climbs between Pilot Mountain and Hanging Rock with over 7,500 feet of asc

Short, moderately hilly loops on gravel roads, trails, and rolling fields at Blackberry Ridge Farm, last runner standing format near Charlotte, NC

Rugged Bear Creek Trail System course with steep climbs, rolling singletrack, and scenic views; each 10-mile loop offers 1,000 feet of elevation gain.

24-hour sand and gravel lake loop with small wooden bridges, night chem-light illumination, and participant cap at USATF-approved Hinson Lake course.

Eight-hour run or walk along a course shaped by storm-damaged terrain and scenic remnants, with flexible distance and full support at the start line

Rugged Pisgah singletrack featuring iconic trails like Black Mountain, Turkey Pen Gap, Laurel Mountain, and Pilot Rock

Extensive USNWC trails, single-track climbs, and riverside paths; 50k or 50-mile options with looped courses and technical terrain; Pump House Biergarten start/

Historic Bartram Trail route from downtown Franklin into the mountains, with steep climbing, 8,500+ feet of gain, and a scenic Wayah Bald section.

0.59-mile paved loop around Lillington’s baseball fields, mostly flat with a minor incline, full park lighting and nearby amenities