Perennial: a Time Based Endurance Run

Belmont, United States • 7 Mar 2026

Event Overview

Perennial is a time-based endurance run with three duration options: 3 Hour, 6 Hour, and 10 Hour. The event takes place on a lap-based course. Each lap is approximately a 5K loop.

Course and Location

The run is held on the grounds of the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, North Carolina. The course consists of waterfront trails along Lake Wylie. The location is described as being minutes from Charlotte, NC.

Event Details

The format is a fixed-time run where participants complete as many loops as possible within their chosen duration. The event mentions "escalating distance prizes" based on the distance covered. The course is described as having minimal elevation.

Organizer and Partners

The event is organized by Human Powered Movement. A portion of the event supports local environmental non-profits, including the Daniel Stowe Conservancy, which manages the 380-acre conserved property where the event is held. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 Hour
3 Hour
6 Hour
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