Uforea
Troy, United States • 18 Apr 2026
Event overview
Uforea is a trail running event in Troy, North Carolina, on April 18, 2026. The event is held on trails in the Uwharrie National Forest and is organized by the UwharrieUltras team. Registration opens October 20, 2025. The event page lists the race options and notes that the permit is authorized under a Special Use Permit. The USDA Forest Service nondiscrimination statement applies to the event.
Race format, distances, entries and policies
- 50K (Daytime and Nighttime 50K options)
- 100K (Ultimate Uforea combining both 50K events)
Each 50K is described as a two-loop course: a 20.5-mile loop followed by an 11.4-mile lower loop, described in the text as a "32-ish mile course." The daytime 50K uses a clockwise route and the nighttime 50K uses a counter-clockwise route. The daytime 50K has an 11-hour cutoff and the nighttime 50K has a 12-hour cutoff. The Ultimate Uforea 100K is the combined result of completing both 50K events; the podium is decided by lowest combined times.
Entry limits are 100 participants for the Ultimate Uforea and 50 participants for each single 50K option. Awards are given to the top three male and top three female finishers in each event. The refund policy states 50% refunds until January 1, 2025, no full refunds or bib transfers, and limited deferment and credit in specific circumstances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.