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Terror Trails Ultra

Waxhaw, United States • 1 Nov 2025

Event overview

Terror Trails Ultra takes place at Cane Creek Park, 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw, NC on Saturday, Nov 1, 2025. The event offers the following distances:

  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 8 Miler
  • 5K

Registration closes Thu, Oct 30 at 11:59 PM ET. The organizer notes route changes due to construction and says the updated courses are available.

Course details and logistics

The trails include a mix of smooth, fast sections and technical terrain with rocks, roots and creek crossings. Distances are run as loops: the 5K is an introductory ~3-mile loop with 2 aid stations; the 8 Miler is a single ~8-mile loop with 2 aid stations; the 25K is a ~15-mile loop with 3 aid stations; the 50K is two laps of the 25K loop, passing a total of 6 aid stations plus the start/finish area. Cutoff times are 4 hours for the 5K, 8 hours for the 8 Miler and 25K, and 10 hours for the 50K. All 50K runners must begin their second lap by 12:30 PM to continue. Aid stations will provide water, Gatorade and snacks; the race is cupless. Participants are advised to carry a hydration vest if they expect to be on course 90 minutes or longer. Packet pickup is on-site on race morning. Awards are given to the top three overall male and top three overall female in each distance. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed for registrations after 10/1. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Waxhaw

Race information

Website Registration
50 km
50k
25 km
25k
8 mi
8 Miler
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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