Ultramarathons in North Carolina, United States in 2027

50k around scenic Salem Lake: wide rolling dirt trail, brief paved section, quiet woods, shoreline views, and gentle terrain.

50K of repeated 12.5K loops at Salem Lake, with a scenic lakeside setting and a familiar flow that settles in over multiple laps.

100-mile and 50-mile ultra events with a festival-style atmosphere, camping, tailgating, classic rock, beer, and a huge bonfire.

Beautifully maintained singletrack and rolling terrain above Fontana Lake, with wide-open views of the water and the Great Smoky Mountains.

6.2-mile private trail loop with 1,350 feet of climbing per lap, 95% singletrack, creek crossings, hardwood forests, pine groves, and varied terrain

Looped 1.3 and 3.1 mile courses with flexible distance options in a 12-hour endurance format

.55-mile crushed gravel loop at Kimberley Park, 48 miles solo or relay, supporting HOPE of Winston Salem

47-mile course at Kimberley Park with family-friendly atmosphere, post-race food, prizes, and community activities

Repeated laps of the Great Blue Heron Loop Trail over 3, 6, or 12 hours, with individual and 12-hour relay team options

Rocky, root-laced trails, steep climbs, and waterfalls across Hanging Rock State Park’s cliff-lined, mountainous terrain

Random-distance fat ass style run with course revealed on race day, community trash pick-up, and sustainability-focused, cup-free format

Steep summit climb from Upper Parking Lot, technical descents, and multiple laps on a rugged mountain loop amid challenging elevation changes.

Steep initial ascent to Stone Mountain summit followed by a demanding 8-mile loop, repeated four times for the 50k distance

Rocky, root-laden single-track trails and creek crossings through Uwharrie National Forest, with handmade pottery awards and local community tradition

Notably flat, fast barrier-island course with ocean views, lighthouse scenery, a bridge crossing, minimal elevation gain, and few turns.

Scenic 6.2-mile loop through River Park North, repeated five times for a 50k course, with solo and relay options amid natural park surroundings

Smooth asphalt loops on the Statesville Soccer Complex Greenway, 50k distance, hydration stations at each lap, part of the Championship Series

12-hour winter trail event on 3-mile loops at Camp GuilRock, featuring grassy trails, gravel roads, singletrack, gentle rolling terrain, and day-to-night laps