Crown Stub 100

Crown Stub 100

The Crown Stub 100 is a 100 mile ultramarathon held at Stub Stewart State Park on April 4th, 2026. Distances offered:

• 100 Mile Ultra Marathon
• Ultra Relay Team (2 Person)

The course has over 7,000 ft of elevation gain and uses a mix of surfaces: the Banks Vernonia State Trail (primarily asphalt), the Crown Zellerbach Trail (primarily hard-packed gravel), and about 10% dirt single-track inside the park. The route is a double out-and-back from the park that travels north on the Banks Vernonia Trail into Vernonia, then east on the Crown Z Trail for roughly 20 miles before returning. Later sections include a southward stretch to Banks, a turn onto the Boomscooter Trail back toward the Hill Top Day Use area (around mile 93.5), and a final 6.5 mile lap of the Stub Stewart Trail Challenge before the finish.

Support, rules, and logistics

There are 13 aid stations along the course. Some stations are full service, including Stewarts Gate and Vernonia, with a wider range of food; other stations offer standard items such as chips, pickles, PB&J, and trail mix. Skratch Labs will provide hydration and chews, and some gels will be available. Runners may use two drop bags, accessed up to six times at Stewarts Gate and Vernonia. Crew access is available at multiple points; crew members must not be inside a vehicle when assisting a runner. Pacers are allowed beginning at Pisgah AS 5 / Mile 40 and may not carry a runner’s gear. The event includes an Ultra Relay division that covers the entire course. The race uses a 32-hour overall time limit and has an intermediate cutoff at Aid Station #8 (Stewarts Gate). All finishers receive a buckle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.