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Southern Tour Ultra

Name: Southern Tour Ultra
Start: 2027-01-15
End: 2027-01-16
Location: Wilmington

Wilmington, United States • 15-16 Jan 2027

Southern Tour Ultra

The Southern Tour Ultra is a multi-day trail and endurance event held in Wilmington, North Carolina. The event offers participants various distances to choose from, including individual technical races and a team relay option. The venue at 11471 U.S. 17 hosts the activities across a weekend in mid-January.

Participants can choose from the following event categories:

100 Mile Individual race
50 Mile Individual race
50K Individual race
50 Mile Age Graded Relay
50 Mile Team Relay

Beyond the competition, the event site features a variety of community activities. The environment includes a large bonfire, camping facilities, and areas designated for tailgating. Classic rock music is played throughout the event, and beer is available on-site for participants and attendees. The registration period for these events is set between April and May of the preceding year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Wilmington

Race information

Registration

100 mi

100 Mile Individual

50 mi

50 Mile Age Graded Relay

50 mi

50 Mile Individual

50 mi

Pre-Purchase 50 Mile Team

50 km

50k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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