Ultramarathons in North Carolina

As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 45 upcoming ultramarathons in North Carolina from October 2026 to September 2027. The next is Cape Fear 24 Hour on October 10 in Lillington. Registration is open for 7.

Sources: UltraSignup, RunSignUp, UTMB, race organizers and race websites

Hellbender 1004 aid

in 7 months

Hellbender 100

Old Fort, NC20,000 ft gain
100 mi
Open until May 1, 2027from $395
The Unforeseen1 aid

in 39 days

The Unforeseen

Charlotte, NC
6 hr
Closes Nov 13from $25

Race calendar

October 2026

11 races

November 2026

7 races
  1. Tideland 24

    Cedar Point, NC
    24 hr
    Closes Nov 2from $125

December 2026

4 races

January 2027

3 races

February 2027

2 races

March 2027

6 races

April 2027

4 races

May 2027

3 races
  1. Hellbender 100

    Old Fort, NC20,000 ft gain
    100 mi
    Open until May 1, 2027from $395

June 2027

3 races

August 2027

1 race

September 2027

1 race

Quick answers

What is the next ultramarathon in North Carolina?

Cape Fear 24 Hour, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Lillington. Distances: 24 hr.

How many ultramarathons in North Carolina have open registration?

7 of the 45 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race, Uwharrie 100 Mile and 100K Trail Run and Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon.

What is the busiest month for ultramarathons in North Carolina?

October 2026, with 11 of the 45. November 2026 follows with 7.

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