Not A Sprint Ultra Races

Forest City, United States • 31 Aug 2025

Not-A-Sprint Ultra Races in Forest City, North Carolina, comprises 12-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour endurance events on the flat, paved Thermal Belt Rail Trail. The 8.34-mile loop runs out-and-back from POPS in Forest City with a total elevation gain of 95 feet; shade covers roughly a third of the course. Aid stations at POPS and Mill Town Brewing plus a self-serve station keep runners fueled. The event welcomes elite ultrarunners and beginners alike, including relay teams; pacers allowed for 12-hour runners after 6 hours. Proceeds benefit Cancer Active; prizes include a $250 course-record bonus and a Not-a-Sprint belt buckle for 50 miles in 12 hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

12 km
95 m+
12-Hour
6 km
95 m+
6-Hour
3 km
95 m+
3-Hour
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