The Unforeseen
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The Unforeseen
The Unforeseen is a running event on November 14, 2026 at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve in Charlotte, NC, organized by Kingfisher Ultras. The event includes a random-distance format and a six hour option. Entry fees range from $28.50 to $43.50 USD.
Distances and formats
- Random distance determined by dice roll, from 4.5 to 27 miles.
- Six hour option to complete as many 2.25 mile laps as possible.
The course is a 2.25 mile lap with flat gravel and single-track sections. The start and finish are located near the pavilion behind the nature center. The route will be marked with yellow arrows at trail junctions.
For the random-distance format, the race distance is decided by a dice roll shortly before the start; past rolls produced the minimum of 4.5 miles in 2024 and just under 25 miles in 2025. Race photographs will be provided.
An aid station at the pavilion will offer snacks, water jugs for refills, and trash disposal, and will serve as the first aid point. Participants must keep bibs clearly visible for lap accounting. The winner will receive a Damascus steel knife donated by Arbor Novo.
The refund policy: 100% refund within 90 days, 50% within 30 days, and no refunds within 10 days. If the event is canceled, entrants will be granted a free future race entry. Volunteers receive an entry to a future race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
