Beast Of The East 100
Kings Mountain, United States • 12 Dec 2026
Beast of the East 100 - Crowders Mountain, Kings Mountain NC
Beast of the East is a trail running event at Crowders Ridge Start/Finish Line in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The event offers multiple distances that follow a network of singletrack and park trails, including Tower Trail, Rocktop Trail, Crowders Trail, Pinnacle Trail, Turnback Trail, Fern Trail, and Ridgeline Trail.
Distances:
- 100 Miler - ~101 miles; three full loops plus a partial fourth
- 100K - 67.35 miles; two full loops plus a partial third
- 50 Miler - 53.79 miles; two loops
- Marathon - single loop following Crowders Ridge course
- Half Marathon - single loop; no time limit
Elevation gain by distance is provided: Half Marathon 2,326 ft, Marathon 4,766 ft, 50 Miler 9,538 ft, 100K 11,862 ft, 100 Miler 17,925 ft. There are four on-course aid stations: Crowders Ridge, Wolf Base, The 161 Aid Station, and Boulders Access. Aid station food includes basic fuels, some hot food options, and drinks such as Tailwind, water, and several sodas.
Equipment and pacing rules noted: trekking poles are allowed; pacers are permitted for the 100K and 100 Miler after 50 miles. Official time cutoffs are set per distance: Half Marathon none, Marathon 10 hours, 50 Miler 30 hours, 100K 30 hours, 100 Miler 34 hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.