Dark Horse 48hr Ultra Run

Aiken, United States • 27-1 Feb-Mar 2026

Event overview

The Dark Horse 24/48 Hour Ultra Run takes place February 27 - March 1, 2026 at Stable View in Aiken, South Carolina. Event options include:

  • 24-hour solo
  • 48-hour solo
  • 48-hour team relay (2–4 runners)

Entry fees listed are $200 for the 24-hour solo, $350 for the 48-hour solo, and $150 per runner for the 48-hour team relay. The relay rule states that only one runner from each team may be on the course at a time. Registration closes Feb 1.

Course, timing and logistics

The event is held on a 4-mile loop course. Chip timing and live tracking are provided by Zen Arcade Timing, including real-time tracking, lap counting, and splits. Finisher buckles are awarded at 100K, 100 miles, and 150 miles. Personal 10x10 canopies are allowed and vehicle access is available. On-site lodging options include cottages and hunt boxes on the Stable View property; covered sites are listed at $50 for the weekend. Stable View is about 10-15 minutes (10-12 miles) from downtown Aiken and approximately 4 miles off I-20. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

48 km
48-Hour Solo
48 km
48-Hour Team Relay (2–4 Runners)
24 km
24-Hour Solo
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Run 50K, half marathon, or 10K on a special 2025 course at the Forks Area Trail System in Sumter National Forest near North Augusta, SC. Expect shaded single track, rolling terrain, marked turns, and cup free aid stations.

Join the Bunny Run 5K in North Augusta to benefit Friends of North Augusta Animals and collect puppy and kitten food. The paved course starts and finishes at Sharon Jones Amphitheater and follows the N. Augusta Greenway.

Hit the trails at Stable View in Aiken on April 18, 2026 with a Half Marathon, 15K, 5K and Kids Fun Run. Enjoy finisher medals, race shirts and post race food while exploring scenic courses and nearby downtown Aiken.