Perennial: a Time Based Endurance Run

Belmont, United States • 7 Mar 2026

Event Details

Perennial is a timed endurance run with three durations: 3 hours, 6 hours, or 10 hours. The event takes place on the grounds of the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, North Carolina. The course consists of a loop of approximately 5 km on waterfront trails.

Venue and Course

The venue is the Daniel Stowe Conservancy, a 380-acre conserved area near Lake Wylie, minutes from Charlotte. The course is lap-based on trails along the waterfront, with minimal elevation gain.

Event Concept

The format is time-based, where runners aim to complete as many loops as possible within their chosen duration. The event offers escalating distance prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 hr
10 Hour
6 hr
6 Hour
3 hr
3 Hour
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