Vertical Mile Challenge

JUN

20

2026

Experience the 12th annual mountain running event at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area. Choose between the 16 mile Vertical Mile or the 8 mile Vertical Half Mile on this North Carolina course.

Sat 20 Jun 2026

Hiddenite, North Carolina

Website

16 miles 8 miles

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Vertical Mile Challenge

The 12th Annual Vertical Mile Challenge takes place at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area in Hiddenite, North Carolina. This event features two distinct distance options on a course located at 3451 Rocky Face Church Road.

Participants can select from the following race categories:

16 miles (Vertical Mile)
8 miles (Vertical Half Mile)

The event utilizes the natural terrain of the recreational area to provide elevation for runners. Both distances are scheduled for the same date in June, with the course centered around the topographical features of the mountain. The registration process and additional logistics are managed via a digital ticketing platform. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

16 mi

Vertical Mile

8 mi

Vertical Half Mile

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