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Black Copperhead Sting 50k

Belmont, United States • 15 Aug 2026

Black Copperhead Sting 50k

The Black Copperhead Sting is a looped trail event at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, North Carolina on August 15, 2026. It offers multiple distances and uses a repeating lap format on marked trails. The course is marked with red ribbons and arrows.

Distances:

  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 5K

Each loop measures 3.24 miles and has about 293 feet of elevation gain. The trail sequence listed for the course is Tread, Canopy, Tread, Eagle, then Finish. The route includes roots, rocks, climbs, and twists typical of forest trails.

Aid stations provide a range of foods and drinks including pickles, candy, cereal, pretzels, fruit, bacon, water, Tailwind, and sodas. First aid is on standby. Trekking poles are permitted. Runners and walkers are allowed to participate. Dogs and strollers are not permitted unless explicit permission is granted by the organizer. The event proceeds in all weather.

Finishers receive a handmade pottery medal from BlueGill Pottery; each medal is unique. Live results are available on UltraSignup. Registration for the event closes August 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. 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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