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Mountains-to-Sea Trail 50K Challenge

Raleigh, United States • 12 Apr 2026

Mountains-to-Sea Trail 12M & 50K Challenge is the 17th annual event hosted by Bull City Running in Raleigh, North Carolina. The course follows the Mountains-to-Sea Trail through woods around Falls Lake, with both races starting and finishing at Blue Jay Point Park. The 12M and 50K are out-and-back on MST Segment 10, with a turn-around at Possum Track Causeway for the 12M and at Falls Lake Dam for the 50K.

It’s a trail experience: forest, roots, rocks, logs, wildlife, with white blaze markings near the turn-around. Aid stations every three miles; 50K includes drop bags. Time limits: 50K 8 hours; 12M 3.5 hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Raleigh

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12 mi
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