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 between Pilot Mountain State Park and Hanging Rock State Park in North Carolina. It is held each September and follows trails through the Sauratown Mountains near Danbury, NC.
Distances offered include:
- 50 Mile Ultra - over 7,500 feet elevation gain
- 50K Ultra - over 4,000 feet elevation gain
- 50 Mile Relay - teams of 2, 3, or 4 runners
The courses mix technical singletrack, fire roads, steep descents, and sustained climbs. The 50 Mile route accumulates substantially more climbing than the 50K, and the relay allows teams to divide the mileage across multiple runners.
Organized support includes on-course aid and preview activities described by the organizer. Virtual options for the 50 Mile and 50K distances are offered as separate entries. The event emphasizes navigation across varied mountain terrain and the connection between two state parks rather than a looped circuit.
Location details list trails linking the two parks and a Danbury, NC address for event logistics. The race format includes solo ultramarathon entries, relay teams, virtual participation, and designated pacer arrangements as part of the listed event options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.