Lake Norman State Park Trail Race

Lake Norman State Park 30K and 50K Trail Race

The event is a trail running race held at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman, NC, offering two distances: 30K and 50K. Both races use smooth rolling single-track trails with no repeated loops. All loops are run counterclockwise, opposite to bike traffic. Both courses list approximately 1,600 feet of elevation gain and share an overall nine hour cut off time.

The 30K route follows Laurel Loop, Wildlife Loop, Fallstown Loop, and Fox Loop before returning to the Visitors Center field. The 50K follows the 30K route and then continues onto Hawk Loop, Hicks Creek Loop, Norwood Creek Loop, and Monbo Loop before returning to finish.

Distances

• 30K: two aid stations, approximately 1,600 feet elevation
• 50K: four aid stations, approximately 1,600 feet elevation

Aid stations are fully stocked with water, soda, Tailwind, and food items such as sandwiches, cookies, oranges, bananas, Hammer Gels, chips, and other snacks. Aid station locations are provided by mile markers, including an aid station near Wildlife Loop and others around mile 18 and mile 24. All finishers who complete their event receive a finisher medal. Awards are given for first overall male and female and first masters male and female in each distance. The event runs rain or shine; if the Itusi trails are closed, the course will move to the Lake Shore Loop at the back of the park.

Packet pickup begins on race day. Camping is available at the state park, and hotels are located roughly 20 minutes away. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.