Beast Of The East 100

Beast of the East 100 : Crowders Mountain, Kings Mountain NC

Beast of the East 100 is a multi-distance trail running event held at Crowders Ridge / Crowders Mountain near Kings Mountain, North Carolina on December 12, 2026. Distances offered include:

• 100 Miler
• 100K
• 50 Miler
• Marathon
• Half Marathon

All courses start and finish at the Crowders Ridge Start/Finish Line and use the park trail network, including Tower Trail, Rocktop Trail, Crowders Trail, Pinnacle Trail, Turnback Trail, Ridgeline Trail, Fern Trail, and access points such as Wolf's Den, 161 Aid Station, and Boulders Access. The routes are loop-based with specified turnaround points; the 100 Miler covers about 101 miles via multiple laps, the 100K covers about 67.35 miles, and the 50 Miler covers about 53.79 miles.

Elevation gain by distance is published: Half Marathon 2,326 ft, Marathon 4,766 ft, 50 Miler 9,538 ft, 100K 11,862 ft, 100 Miler 17,925 ft. Four aid stations are on course: Crowders Ridge, Wolf Base, the 161 Aid Station, and Boulders Access. Aid station offerings include basic foods, hot items during the race, Tailwind and water, and sodas. Trekking poles are permitted. Pacers are allowed for the 100K and 100 Miler after the 50-mile mark. Time cutoffs are published as durations: 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.