Perennial: a Time Based Endurance Run
Belmont, United States • 7 Mar 2026
Perennial: A Time Based Endurance Run is a unique running event held at the scenic Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden near Charlotte, NC. It offers 3-hour, 6-hour, and 10-hour time-based race options on a roughly 5K loop course featuring 95% trails and crushed gravel with minimal elevation. Participants run as many laps as possible within their chosen time, aiming for personal distance or duration records. The event fosters a supportive, community atmosphere with aid stations, prizes for escalating distances, and local business and environmental nonprofit support. Registration includes discounted garden entry, custom apparel, and access to giveaways from sponsors like Hoka and Sierra Nevada Brewing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.