WC-50 Ultra Trail Marathon
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WC-50 Ultra Trail Marathon : Whitewater Center
The WC-50 Ultra Trail Marathon is an ultra trail event held at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC. The course runs over several laps of the Center’s trail system and offers two distance options.
- 50 miles
- 50K
Aid stations along the course provide water, soft drinks, salty snacks, fruit, cookies, candy, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, boiled potatoes, salt, and electrolyte drinks. Runners are advised to carry a personal source of hydration. Drop bags are allowed only at the Start/Finish aid station; they must be labeled and picked up at the designated time. Pacers are permitted only for 50 mile solo runners on their final lap and must check in, wear a bib, and follow event rules. Crews may provide physical support only at the Start/Finish aid station and must check in there.
All participants must sign the Whitewater Center Assumption of Risk Agreement before participating. Registration is non-refundable. Headlamps or an illuminated device are required at the start and must be kept until past sunrise. Trails remain open to other users during the event and e-bikes or powered transportation are not permitted. Race shirts and finisher awards are available under specific pre-registration deadlines; 50K finishers receive medals and 50 mile finishers receive belt buckles as awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
