50K ultramarathons in North Carolina, United States

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

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

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

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.

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.

Out-and-back gravel trails with moderate elevation changes, unpredictable weather, and a welcoming course design

Rugged 50k course in the Black Mountains with 10,500 feet of climbing, a vertical kilometer start, high-elevation trails, and challenging weather conditions.

Technical, root- and rock-strewn figure 8 trails in Uwharrie National Forest, 50-runner field, demanding 50K with 12-hour cutoff beneath dense canopy

Scenic lakeside trails with gentle rolling terrain, mountain views, and a tranquil route beside Lake James in the shadow of Shortoff Mountain and Linville Gorge

Three-lap 50k loop through Cane Creek Park, with wooded trails, regular aid stations, and repeated access to the start/finish hub.

Beginner-friendly trails with boardwalks and Spanish Moss, rolling terrain, multiple race distances, and beach views in a North Carolina State Park

Technical singletrack, rooty footing, creek crossings and hard ridgeline climbs through fern-filled forest, with sweeping vistas beyond.

Three-loop course over rolling hills in Ellerbe, NC, mixing asphalt and dirt roads, with traffic on course and scenic rural views.

Smooth, rolling singletrack on a no-repeat 50K with wooded loops, changing scenery, and around 1,600 feet of elevation gain.

Technical singletrack winding through rocky outcrops, dramatic cliffs, and winter landscapes in Hanging Rock State Park’s mountainous terrain

50k loop starting at Lake Norman Brewery, combining roads, railways, trails, and an ascent of Anderson Mountain, with minimal on-course support