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Black Copperhead Sting 50k

Name: Black Copperhead Sting 50k
Start: 2026-08-15
End: 2026-08-15
Location: Belmont

Belmont, United States • 15 Aug 2026

Black Copperhead Sting 50k

The Black Copperhead Sting is a trail race held at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC, with a start location listed at 103 Sacco Street. The event includes multiple distances:

50K
25K
5K

The main course is run as laps of 3.24 miles per loop with about 293 feet of elevation gain per loop. The trail sequence is described as Tread, Canopy, Tread, Eagle, then Finish, and the route is marked with red ribbons and arrows. The race is presented as a loop-format ultra at the park and is organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras. Registration closes on Mon, Aug 10 at 11:59 PM ET.

On-course support includes an aid station that offers pickles, candy, cereal, pretzels, fruit, bacon, water, Tailwind, and sodas. First aid is on standby. Trekking poles are permitted. Runners and walkers are allowed; dogs and strollers are not permitted unless specifically authorized. The event proceeds rain or shine. Finishers receive a handmade pottery medal from BlueGill Pottery, with each medal unique. Live results and event photos are provided after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Belmont

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

50k

25 km

25k

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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