Hanging Rock 8 Hour Adv Race "The Ocho"
- Date Sat 29th March 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Danbury, North Carolina
- Price $128.20
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Hanging Rock 8 Hour Adventure Race, affectionately known as "The Ocho," taking place on Saturday, March 29th, 2025. Set against the stunning backdrop of Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, Stokes, North Carolina, this race promises an unforgettable experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Participants can look forward to a thrilling combination of hiking and mountain biking, covering distances of 6-8 miles on foot and 12-16 miles on bike, followed by an additional hike of 3-6 miles.
This event is perfect for both seasoned adventurers and beginners eager to delve into the exciting world of adventure racing. Teams of 1-4 will navigate through the breathtaking trails, aiming to collect punches from as many checkpoints as possible within the 8-hour time limit. The park boasts over 20 miles of scenic hiking trails and challenging single-track bike paths, culminating at the highest point in the Sauratown Mountains. With stunning views and picturesque waterfalls, the Hanging Rock Adventure Race is the ideal way to kick off your race season. Don't miss out on this chance to embrace nature, push your limits, and create lasting memories in one of North Carolina's hidden gems!
This event is perfect for both seasoned adventurers and beginners eager to delve into the exciting world of adventure racing. Teams of 1-4 will navigate through the breathtaking trails, aiming to collect punches from as many checkpoints as possible within the 8-hour time limit. The park boasts over 20 miles of scenic hiking trails and challenging single-track bike paths, culminating at the highest point in the Sauratown Mountains. With stunning views and picturesque waterfalls, the Hanging Rock Adventure Race is the ideal way to kick off your race season. Don't miss out on this chance to embrace nature, push your limits, and create lasting memories in one of North Carolina's hidden gems!
Organiser's Description
MARCH 29th 2025
HANGING ROCK STATE PARK, NORTH CAROLINA. SHELTER AT THE LAKESIDE PARKING LOT.
DISCIPLINES: HIKING(6-8 MILES), MTB BIKING(12-16MILES) AND A SECOND HIKE(3-6MILES)
AGAIN WE HAVE FOUND A GREAT GEM IN THE NC STATE PARK SYSTEM TO EXPLORE AND INVIGORATE OUR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE. HANGING ROCK IS PART OF THE SAURATOWN MOUNTAINS - THE MOUNTAINS AWAY FROM THE MOUNTAINS. THE PARK BOASTS THE HIGHEST POINT IN THAT SYSTEM WITH MOORES KNOB AT 2,579 FEET ELEVATION. THE PARK HAS MORE THAN 20 MILES OF HIKING TRAILS THAT CLIMB ONTO SPECTACULAR VIEWS AND SOME LEAD TO PICTURESQUE WATERFALLS. THE SINGLE-TRACK BIKE TRAILS ARE CHALLENGING AND ENJOYABLE. THIS RACE HAS NO INTENDED WATER SECTION ON THE COURSE, SO STAY DRY AND COME GET YOUR RACE SEASON OFF TO A GREAT START!
THE 8 HOUR RACE IS DESIGNED FOR THE BEGINNER RACER WHO WANTS A TASTE OF THE LONGER RACES BUT OVER A MORE MANAGEABLE DISTANCE. YOU GET ALL EXPERIENCE OF USING A MAP AND THE PHYSICAL AND STRATEGIC DEMANDS THAT COME FROM THE OFF ROAD DISCIPLINES OF ADVENTURE RACING.
TEAMS OF 1-4 WILL TREK BY FOOT THROUGH THE STATE PARK AND MTB ON THE TRAILS. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE RACE IS TO GATHER A PUNCH FROM AS MANY CHECK POINTS (UNMANNED FLAGS IN THE WOODS) WITHIN THE ALLOTTED 8 HOURS. THE TEAM WITH THE MOST POINTS IN THE LEAST AMOUNT OF TIME WINS. WE EXPECT THE WINNING TEAM TO POSSIBLY FINISH THE FULL COURSE WITHIN 7 HOURS.
RACE PACE FOR AN ADVENTURE RACER IS AROUND 4-5 MILES AN HOUR.
WAIVERS: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN A RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
_MINORS MUST RACE WITH AN ADULT._
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CHECK POINTS WILL BE PLACED ON NATURAL FEATURES HILL TOPS, STREAM INTERSECTIONS, COVES OR AT OBVIOUS TRAIL INTERSECTIONS.
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THE BIKE SECTION WILL BE ON ALL DIFFERENT SURFACES FROM PAVEMENT, MUD HARD PACKED TRAILS, AND GRAVEL ROADS.
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ALL BIKES NEED TO HAVE A FLASHING RED LIGHT VISIBLE FROM BEHIND FOR SAFETY.
*
A HEAD LAMP IS REQUIRED FOR ALL RACERS. WE DO NOT EXPECT YOU TO BE DOING ANY OF THIS RACE IN THE DARK HOWEVER IT IS BEST IN CASE YOU NEED THEM.
*
YOU WILL NEED A COMPASS!
HANGING ROCK STATE PARK, NORTH CAROLINA. SHELTER AT THE LAKESIDE PARKING LOT.
DISCIPLINES: HIKING(6-8 MILES), MTB BIKING(12-16MILES) AND A SECOND HIKE(3-6MILES)
AGAIN WE HAVE FOUND A GREAT GEM IN THE NC STATE PARK SYSTEM TO EXPLORE AND INVIGORATE OUR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE. HANGING ROCK IS PART OF THE SAURATOWN MOUNTAINS - THE MOUNTAINS AWAY FROM THE MOUNTAINS. THE PARK BOASTS THE HIGHEST POINT IN THAT SYSTEM WITH MOORES KNOB AT 2,579 FEET ELEVATION. THE PARK HAS MORE THAN 20 MILES OF HIKING TRAILS THAT CLIMB ONTO SPECTACULAR VIEWS AND SOME LEAD TO PICTURESQUE WATERFALLS. THE SINGLE-TRACK BIKE TRAILS ARE CHALLENGING AND ENJOYABLE. THIS RACE HAS NO INTENDED WATER SECTION ON THE COURSE, SO STAY DRY AND COME GET YOUR RACE SEASON OFF TO A GREAT START!
THE 8 HOUR RACE IS DESIGNED FOR THE BEGINNER RACER WHO WANTS A TASTE OF THE LONGER RACES BUT OVER A MORE MANAGEABLE DISTANCE. YOU GET ALL EXPERIENCE OF USING A MAP AND THE PHYSICAL AND STRATEGIC DEMANDS THAT COME FROM THE OFF ROAD DISCIPLINES OF ADVENTURE RACING.
TEAMS OF 1-4 WILL TREK BY FOOT THROUGH THE STATE PARK AND MTB ON THE TRAILS. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE RACE IS TO GATHER A PUNCH FROM AS MANY CHECK POINTS (UNMANNED FLAGS IN THE WOODS) WITHIN THE ALLOTTED 8 HOURS. THE TEAM WITH THE MOST POINTS IN THE LEAST AMOUNT OF TIME WINS. WE EXPECT THE WINNING TEAM TO POSSIBLY FINISH THE FULL COURSE WITHIN 7 HOURS.
RACE PACE FOR AN ADVENTURE RACER IS AROUND 4-5 MILES AN HOUR.
WAIVERS: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN A RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
_MINORS MUST RACE WITH AN ADULT._
*
CHECK POINTS WILL BE PLACED ON NATURAL FEATURES HILL TOPS, STREAM INTERSECTIONS, COVES OR AT OBVIOUS TRAIL INTERSECTIONS.
*
THE BIKE SECTION WILL BE ON ALL DIFFERENT SURFACES FROM PAVEMENT, MUD HARD PACKED TRAILS, AND GRAVEL ROADS.
*
ALL BIKES NEED TO HAVE A FLASHING RED LIGHT VISIBLE FROM BEHIND FOR SAFETY.
*
A HEAD LAMP IS REQUIRED FOR ALL RACERS. WE DO NOT EXPECT YOU TO BE DOING ANY OF THIS RACE IN THE DARK HOWEVER IT IS BEST IN CASE YOU NEED THEM.
*
YOU WILL NEED A COMPASS!
Races
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Solo
Incl. $8.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$128.20
The format of this race is in three sections Hike Mountain bike Hike -
2 Person Team
Incl. $8.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$128.20
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3 Person Team
Incl. $8.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$128.20
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4 Person Team
Incl. $8.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$128.20
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