Kings Traverse Ultra
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Kings Traverse Ultra
The Kings Traverse Ultra is a 31-mile point to point trail race from Crowders Mountain State Park in North Carolina to Kings Mountain State Park in South Carolina. The course follows single and double track trails, fire roads, and portions of gravel road, and it is marked with ribbon and arrows for route confirmation.
Aid stations provide basic trail-race fuel such as pickles, cereal, pretzels, candy, fruit, bacon, water, Tailwind, and various sodas, and first-aid supplies will be available. Participants who withdraw are asked to inform race directors or aid station captains so the race team can track runner locations.
Runners and walkers may participate but must observe an 11 hour cutoff, which averages roughly 21 minutes 30 seconds per mile including aid stops. 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 medal and overall awards are given to the top three male and top three female finishers.
Logistics note that there is no race day parking at the Crowders Mountain Linwood Access; all vehicles should be left at Kings Mountain State Park and participants use the available shuttle or arrange drop off at Linwood Access. Shuttle service runs from Kings Mountain State Park to Crowders Mountain State Park and requires payment to board. Packet pickup is available on the day before and the morning of the event at the finish and start areas. Entry fees are non refundable if the event is cancelled and entries do not roll over, with limited deferral options for military deployment or pregnancy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
