Naked Mountain Ultra

Albemarle, United States • 7 Mar 2026

The Naked Mountain Ultra is a trail running event held at Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, North Carolina, featuring distances of 50 miles, 25 miles, and 10 miles. The course traverses four of the park's mountain peaks within the Uwharrie Mountains, one of the oldest mountain ranges in the eastern U.S., covering much of the park's 32 miles of trails. The 50-mile race has a 15-hour cutoff with a required checkpoint at 7.5 hours.

Aid stations provide a variety of food and hydration, with Huma Gel as the official hydration partner. Pacers and crew support are allowed for 50-mile runners. Parking is available at the Morrow Mountain Pool lot. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Miler
25 mi
25 Mile
10 mi
10 Miler
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