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Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra

Danbury, United States • 19 Sep 2026

Overview

The Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is a point-to-point trail race that runs from Pilot Mountain State Park to Hanging Rock State Park in North Carolina. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, with the finish area listed at 1110 Flinchum Rd, Danbury, NC 27016. Course terrain includes technical singletrack, rugged climbs, steep descents, and fire roads. There are three cutoff points along the course and both race courses close in the evening.

Race details

Distances offered:

  • 50 Mile
  • 50K
  • 50 Mile Relay
  • Virtual 50 Mile
  • Virtual 50K
  • Pacer

The 50 Mile course has over 7,500 feet of elevation gain; the 50K course has more than 4,000 feet of climbing. Entry fees listed on the event page include prices for each event, with the virtual events and relay priced lower than the on-course ultras. Registration for the on-course events closes in mid-September 2026. Registration items included for participants are a custom finisher medal, a PM2HR hoodie, a bumper sticker, a reusable race cup, a finisher towel, post-race food and drinks, and age-group awards. The event also lists preview runs, virtual clinics, and on-course support as part of the race program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Danbury

Race information

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