Uwharrie 100 Mile Trail Run

Troy, United States • 18 Oct 2025

Event overview

The Uwharrie 100 Mile and 100K Trail Run takes place in the Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, NC on October 18-19, 2025. The course is a 20.5 mile figure-8 loop of technical trails with roots and rocks under a forest canopy. Runners in the 100 Mile event complete five loops; 100K runners complete three loops. Because of the technical nature of the course, there is a 36 hour cutoff for both races. The field is limited to 150 total runners across both distances.

Registration and policies

  • 100 Mile
  • 100K

100 mile entrants must have previously completed a 50 mile race within that race’s established time limit; exceptions include the Uwharrie 40 mile Mountain Run and the Mount Mitchell Challenge. Runners who register by September 15 are guaranteed their shirt size; later registrants may not receive their preferred size. Registration closes October 11, 2025. Refunds of 50% are available until May 1, 2025; no full refunds or bib transfers are offered. Deferment requests are considered until September 1, 2025 and, if granted, allow a single rollover to the following year. Certain unforeseen life circumstances may qualify for 100% credit toward the 2026 race. Athletes under 18 must have parental consent on UltraSignup; no athlete under 16 may compete. The event is held under a Special Use Permit for the Uwharrie National Forest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 mi
100 Mile
100 km
100k
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