Uforea

Troy, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Event overview

Uforea is a trail running event in Troy, North Carolina, held on the Uwharrie and Dutchman's Creek trail systems. The event is conducted on Uwharrie National Forest under a Special Use Permit. The venue address is 4176 NC-24, Mt Gilead, NC 27306. Registration for the event closes on April 11; participant limits apply.

Race formats and course

Distances offered:

  • 50K (daytime)
  • 50K (nighttime)
  • 100K (combined daytime and nighttime)

The 50K races each use the same two-loop course: a 20.5-mile main loop followed by an 11.4-mile lower loop, for a total of approximately 32 miles. The daytime and nighttime 50Ks run the loop in opposite directions - one clockwise and the other counter-clockwise. The 100K option combines both the daytime and nighttime events and is scored by the lowest combined time across both races.

Entries, awards and policies

Participant limits: 100 for the combined 100K, and 50 each for the daytime-only and nighttime-only 50Ks. Overall awards are given to the top three male and top three female finishers in each of the three race categories. The refund policy: 50% refunds are available until January 1 of the race year; no full refunds or bib transfers are offered. Single deferments may be granted; certain unforeseen circumstances may allow 100% credit toward a future race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 km
Ultimate Uforea 100k
50 km
Daytime 50k
50 km
Nighttime 50k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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