Southern Tour Ultra

Wilmington, United States • 16-17 Jan 2026

Event details

The Southern Tour Ultra takes place January 16–17, 2026 in Wilmington, North Carolina. The event uses a 10-mile loop course. Distances offered include:

  • 100 Mile Individual (10 x 10-mile loops)
  • 50 Mile Individual (5 x 10-mile loops)
  • 50K (3 x 10-mile loops)
  • 50 Mile Age Graded Relay
  • PRE-PURCHASE 50 Mile Team

Prices listed on the event page are $225 for the 100 Mile Individual, $115 for the 50 Mile Individual, $95 for the 50K, $65 for the 50 Mile Age Graded Relay, and $600 for the pre-purchase 50 Mile team. Registration deadlines are given in mid-January 2026.

Logistics and facilities

The event site includes camping; a camping pass is required to enter and campers must follow on-site quiet rules, with music and noise turned off during designated quiet hours. Packet pickup is available at Fleet Feet Sports Wilmington. Shuttle service is provided from Poplar Grove Plantation. The organizer publishes participant rosters and results and maintains pages for relay team information, course details, parking and camping rules, and frequently asked questions. The event page also notes on-site music, beer, tailgating, and a bonfire. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 mi
100 Mile Individual
50 mi
Pre-Purchase 50 Mile Team
50 mi
50 Mile Individual
50 mi
50 Mile Age Graded Relay
50 km
50k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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