The Derby 50K - Ellerbe, NC
Ellerbe, United States • 29 Nov 2025
The Derby 50k in Ellerbe, NC starts at Derby Community Building (1647 Jones Springs Church Rd). The 50K is three loops, about 31.5 miles on asphalt and dirt with rolling hills. The course is counter-clockwise and not closed to traffic; markers guide turns.
There is no race-day registration and entries are first-come, first-served. Race numbers double as lunch tickets for a spaghetti meal with salad, drinks, and a vegetarian option; the meal is free for runners and $10 for the public. Camping is permitted; pet-food donations support a local charity.
Awards go to overall and local top finishers; all finishers receive custom medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.