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Uwharrie Mountain Run

Ophir, United States • 7 Feb 2026

Uwharrie Mountain Run : event description

The 35th annual Uwharrie Mountain Run takes place on February 7, 2026, at the Jumping Off Rock Trailhead in Ophir, North Carolina, within the Uwharrie National Forest. The event consists of winter, single-track trail races over multiple distances on terrain that includes rocks, roots, and creek crossings. The course environment and finished pottery awards reflect local trail and craft traditions.

Distances offered:

  • 40 miles
  • 20 miles
  • 8 miles

All participants receive a long sleeve race t-shirt. The event provides complimentary parking and shuttle service, well stocked aid stations along the course, and food and refreshments at the finish area. Awards are produced locally as pottery pieces; all finishers receive pottery awards, and handmade commemorative pottery is given to the top three male and female finishers in each race. Top overall male and female finishers also receive Altra shoe certificates. Awards are presented as runners finish.

The event is conducted on Uwharrie National Forest under a Special Use Permit. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service nondiscrimination policy applies to programs conducted on federal land. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Ophir

Race information

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40 mi
40 Miles
20 mi
20 Miles
8 mi
8 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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