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Black Copperhead Sting 50k

Name: Black Copperhead Sting 50k
Start: 2025-08-16
End: 2025-08-16
Location: Belmont

Belmont, United States • 16 Aug 2025

The Black Copperhead Sting 50k is an exciting ultra marathon event taking place at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC. Celebrating its sixth year, this race features a scenic course that includes loops on the Catawba Thread Trail and Beaver Run Trail, with an elevation gain of 293 feet per loop. Participants can also choose to compete in 25K and 5K distances.

The event offers well-stocked aid stations and unique handmade pottery medals for finishers. Runners and walkers are welcome, but must complete the race within a 10-hour cutoff. Registration closes shortly before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Belmont

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

293 m+

50k

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

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