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 Mountain near Kings Mountain, North Carolina, organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras. The event offers multiple distances that use Crowders Ridge trails and named singletrack such as Tower Trail, Rocktop Trail, Crowders Trail, Pinnacle Trail, Turnback Trail, Fern Trail and Ridgeline Trail.
Distances include:
- 100 Miler (101 miles course, 34 hours cutoff, 17,925 in gain)
- 100K (67.35 miles course, 30 hours cutoff, 11,862 in gain)
- 50 Miler (53.79 miles course, 30 hours cutoff, 9,538 in gain)
- Marathon (4,766 in gain)
- Half Marathon (2,326 in gain)
Course notes indicate the event uses a 2025 course route with multiple out-and-back and loop segments that pass aid stations named Crowders Ridge, Wolf Base, The 161 Aid Station and Boulders Access. Major aid station food examples include pickles wrapped in bacon, cereal, gummies, pretzels, candy, fruit, and some hot food options. Drink choices listed include Tailwind, water and sodas.
Gear and crew rules: trekking poles are permitted; pacers are allowed for the 100K and the 100 Miler after 50 miles. Registration closes December 8. The organizer lists variable entry pricing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.