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Wicked Root 50k

Name: Wicked Root 50k
Start: 2025-06-14
End: 2025-06-15
Location: Lowell

Lowell, United States • 14-15 Jun 2025

The Wicked Root 50K is a celebrated running event taking place in Lowell, NC, on June 14-15, 2025, marking its 10th anniversary. Participants can choose between two 50K races and a 10-mile option. The course features marked trails with red ribbons and yellow arrows, and runners can expect a fully stocked aid station offering various snacks and hydration options.

Unique handmade pottery medals will be awarded to finishers. The event promotes a friendly atmosphere for both runners and walkers, with a strict cutoff time of 10 hours. Social media engagement is encouraged, with results posted online after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Lowell

Race information

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50 km

50k

10 mi

10 Miler

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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