The Black Copperhead Sting

AUG
14
2027
Trail event in Belmont, NC on August 14, 2027 offering 50K, 25K, and 5K on a marked loop with on-course aid and a handmade pottery finisher medal.
Sat 14 Aug 2027
50 kilometers 25 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Black Copperhead Sting, Belmont NC

The Black Copperhead Sting is a trail running event on August 14, 2027 at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC. The event is organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras and lists start and registration details on UltraSignup. The location also appears as 103 Sacco Street, Belmont.

Distances offered

  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 5K

The course is an ultra loop with laps of 3.24 miles and about 293 feet of elevation gain per loop. The route follows the sequence Tread, Canopy, Tread, Eagle, then Finish, and is marked with red ribbons and arrows.

Aid stations include pickles, bacon, candy, cereal, pretzels, fruit, water, Tailwind, and sodas. First aid is on standby. A 10-hour time cutoff applies. Trekking poles are allowed, and both runners and walkers are permitted. Dogs and strollers are not allowed unless approved. The event proceeds rain or shine.

Finishers receive a handmade pottery medal from BlueGill Pottery; each medal is unique. Registration closes August 8 at 11:59 PM ET. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km
50k
25 km
25k
5 km

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