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Not-A-Sprint Weekend

Forest City, United States • 31 Aug 2025

The Not-A-Sprint Ultra Races, held annually in Forest City, North Carolina, is an endurance running event featuring 3, 6, and 12-hour race options. The course is a scenic, flat, and paved 8.34-mile out-and-back loop along the Thermal Belt Rail Trail, with minimal elevation gain (95 feet) and about 35% shaded areas to help with late summer heat. Starting and finishing at the Pavilion on Park Square, the race offers well-stocked aid stations and a supportive atmosphere welcoming both elite ultrarunners aiming for 50+ miles and newcomers or walkers. Awards include a belt buckle for 50-mile finishers and a cash prize for new course records. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Forest City

Race information

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12 hr
95 m+
12 Hour 3-Person Relay
12 hr
95 m+
12 Hour Race
6 hr
95 m+
6 Hour 3-Person Relay
6 hr
95 m+
6 Hour Race
3 hr
95 m+
3 Hour Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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