Hellbender 100
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Hellbender 100 - May 7, 2027
The Hellbender 100 is a 100 mile trail race in Old Fort, North Carolina, organized by the RUN828 Foundation. The course runs from the Camp Grier area through the Black Mountains, into the valleys below and to the summit of Mount Mitchell. The event lists an overall elevation change of approximately 48,000+ feet.
The race is a qualifier for Hardrock 100 and Western States 100. It is open to male, female, and non-binary runners; transgender and non-binary runners may self-declare their gender category at registration and that declaration will not be challenged. Pacers are noted as part of the event format. Cutoffs are enforced and the overall time limit is 39 hours; specific aid station cutoffs are published in the race’s Runners Guide.
Registration details include a waitlist system that alternates evenly between women and men when drawing from the waitlist. Registration closes May 1, 2027 at 11:59 PM ET. The published refund policy states a 75% refund until January 1, 2027 and a 50% discount until March 15, 2027; full credit toward a future race may be offered in certain unforeseen circumstances or for specified parental or adoption situations.
Mandatory gear requirements are enforced with pre race and in race checks. Required items include a headlamp and backup light with batteries, flashing red light for nighttime road sections, seam-sealed weather proof jacket, emergency bivy, insulating long sleeve base layer, warm hat and gloves, emergency whistle, calories, hydration carrier of 40 oz or more, water purification, cell phone or Garmin inReach, and the race GPS unit. The event is cupless; runners receive a reusable cup in their swag bag. Volunteer work of eight hours is required between May 1, 2026 and May 1, 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
