Naked Mountain Ultra

Albemarle, United States • 7 Mar 2026

Naked Mountain Ultra - Morrow Mountain State Park, March 7, 2026

Naked Mountain Ultra is a trail running event held at Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, North Carolina on March 7, 2026. The event offers multiple distance options listed below.

  • 50 Mile
  • 25 Mile
  • 10 Mile

Morrow Mountain State Park contains about 32 miles of trail and is located in the Uwharrie Mountains. The course will loop the park and traverse four of the park's mountain peaks.

The 50 mile event has a 15 hour cutoff. 50 mile runners must have completed and started their second lap by the 7.5 hour mark in order to continue. 25 mile and 10 mile runners may take the full day to complete their courses if they choose.

There will be at least four aid stations offering hot and cold food, gels, and snacks. The event has an official hydration partner, Huma Gel, and entrants receive a product code in their confirmation email. Details for drop bags, packet pickup, and check in are listed as TBD.

Pacers are permitted for the 50 mile distance only after a runner completes the first lap. Crew members may be positioned on the course provided they are not intrusive or pose a risk to other participants.

Parking is at the Morrow Mountain Pool Parking Lot. Registration closes Wed, Mar 4 at 11:59 PM ET. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Mile
25 mi
25 Mile
10 mi
10 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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