Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra

Danbury, United States • 19 Sep 2026

Event overview

Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is a trail ultra in North Carolina. It is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026. The course runs from Pilot Mountain State Park to Hanging Rock State Park and finishes in Danbury, NC. The listed finish line address is 1110 Flinchum Rd, Danbury, NC. The race takes place on trails in the southeastern United States and is set during the fall season.

Policies and series

If the race is canceled for reasons beyond the control of the race director or committee, refunds will not be made; race packets, including shirts, will be made available at a location to be determined. No refunds will be issued within 30 days of the event. Requests made earlier than 30 days before the event may receive a 50% refund of the entry fee, excluding processing fees. Entries cannot be transferred or deferred to another event or year. Entries may be transferred to another individual for a $5 transfer fee; t-shirt size cannot be changed. Completing at least four events in the Trivium Running Series or Multisport Series qualifies participants to win series awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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