Stone Mountain Massacre

Roaring Gap, United States • 7 Feb 2026

The Stone Mountain Massacre is a challenging trail running event held in Roaring Gap, North Carolina, featuring distances of 50K, 25K, and an 8-mile race. The 50K course is a demanding 30-mile loop that traverses Stone Mountain State Park trails and the Mountain to Sea Trail, with an elevation gain of 1,530 feet per loop. Runners navigate rocky, icy, and root-filled terrain, marked by red ribbons and yellow arrows, and must collect six symbolic stones from aid stations along the route. Aid stations offer food, hydration, and first aid. Unique handmade pottery medals are awarded to finishers, making this a distinctive and rugged ultramarathon experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
1530 m+
50k
25 km
25k
8 mi
8 Miler
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