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Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra

Danbury, United States • 19 Sep 2026

Event Overview

The Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is a point-to-point trail race connecting Pilot Mountain State Park to Hanging Rock State Park in North Carolina. It is held in September.

Race Distances and Format

Participants can choose from several race formats:

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

The 50 Mile course features over 7,500 feet of elevation gain, while the 50K course has more than 4,000 feet of climbing.

Course and Terrain

The race travels from one state park to another. The course includes technical singletrack, fire roads, and mountain terrain. The finish line is at 1110 Flinchum Rd in Danbury, North Carolina. The event has sold out annually since 2020.

What's Included

Registration includes a custom finisher medal, a custom PM2HR hoodie, a finisher's medal, a bumper sticker, a reusable race cup, a finisher towel, post-race food and drinks, and age group awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Danbury

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