Petal to the Medal Endurance Event

Belmont, United States • 8 Aug 2026

Petal to the Medal Endurance Event

The Petal to the Medal Endurance Event is scheduled for August 8, 2026 at Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont, North Carolina. The event runs for eight hours and takes place on a trail course at the conservancy.

Participants may walk or run as many loops as they choose on a 5K trail loop. The format allows someone to complete a single loop, do several hours of running or walking, or accumulate distance over multiple loops. The event is presented as an endurance-based challenge that prioritizes personal goals and shared experiences rather than head-to-head competition.

The event description notes an orientation toward sustainable race practices and cites inspiration from Human Powered Movement. Registration is organized around an eight-hour entry option. Registration fees are nonrefundable unless the participant selected the Refund Protection Program. Race management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event, and registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to Acts of God.

A fundraising effort is associated with the event for Daniel Stowe Conservancy; at the time shown, $80.81 has been raised toward a $2,000 goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Loop
8-Hours
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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