Kings Traverse Ultra
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Kings Traverse Ultra
The Kings Traverse Ultra is scheduled for April 24, 2027. It is a point-to-point trail race listed as 31 miles and also described as 50K, running from Crowders Mountain State Park in North Carolina to Kings Mountain State Park in South Carolina, with a location listed in Gastonia, NC.
The course uses single and double track trails, fire road, and portions of gravel road. The route will be marked with ribbon and arrows. Course details are available on UltraPacer and CalTopo.
Aid stations will offer basic trail fuel, including pickles, cereal, pretzels, candy, fruit, bacon, water, Tailwind, and a variety of sodas. First-aid supplies will be available. Runners who drop out are asked to inform race directors or aid station captains.
There is an 11-hour cutoff for the event. Trekking poles are permitted. Bibs must be worn on the front of the shirt or shorts and remain visible throughout the race. Finishers receive a finishers medal; awards are planned for the top three male and top three female overall.
Logistics note: there is no race day parking at Crowders Mountain State Park Linwood Access. Participants must park at Kings Mountain State Park and use the shuttle or arrange a drop off. A shuttle to the start is available for a $25 fee. Packet pickup is scheduled for April 23 and April 24 at the finish and start areas; times are to be determined. Entry fees are non refundable if the event is cancelled and entries do not roll over, with limited deferral exceptions for military deployment or pregnancy. The event is produced by Dirty Wolf Ultras and Mountaineer Rumble Events and is private to registered participants; no pacers are allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
