Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
Danbury, United States • 19 Sep 2026
Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
The Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is a point to point trail race in North Carolina that links Pilot Mountain State Park to Hanging Rock State Park. The event takes place in September and offers multiple race formats including in-person and virtual options.
The course terrain includes technical singletrack, fire roads, rugged climbs, and steep descents. Elevation gain is listed as more than 7,500 feet for the 50 Mile course and more than 4,000 feet for the 50K course. On-course support, preview runs, and virtual clinics are part of the event program.
Registration opens 5 November 2025. Fees vary by event: the 50 Mile entry is $170, the 50K is $135, the 50 Mile Relay is $105, and virtual entries are $50. Pacer registration is handled separately and is intended for pacers to sign the waiver and acknowledge the rules.
Location details note the event runs between the two state parks and the organizer address is listed as 1110 Flinchum Rd, Danbury, NC 27016, United States.
Distances available: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 50 Mile Ultra: point to point course with 7,500+ ft elevation gain
- 50K Ultra: point to point course with 4,000+ ft elevation gain
- 50 Mile Relay: teams of 2, 3, or 4 runners
- Virtual 50 Mile
- Virtual 50K