At a glance
- Date
- Aug 14, 2027
- Location
- Belmont, North Carolina
- Distances
- 50K, 25K, 5K
- Registration
- See ultrasignup.com
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Dirty Wolf Racing hosts premier North Carolina trail ultra marathons, from beginner-friendly 50Ks at Crowders Mountain and the Piedmont to elite 100-milers in the Blue Ridge Mountains with 30,000+ feet of gain. Founded in Western North Carolina, the organization emphasizes community, environmental stewardship, and merit-based racing.
Key dates
Race day
Aug 14, 2027
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