Mountain Strong-8 Hour Ultra

Saturday, September 27, 2025 Past event

7:00 AM EDT

Bakersville, North Carolina

$103.50 · 1 race

Ultra

Event summary

Join us for the Mountain Strong 8-Hour Ultra on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the beautiful town of Bakersville, Mitchell! This unique ultramarathon honors the anniversary of Hurricane Helene, a storm that left its mark on the landscape, but also serves as a celebration of resilience and community. Participants can walk or run for the entire 8 hours, with no set distance to conquer, making it perfect for all fitness levels.

As you traverse the course, you'll witness the stunning yet poignant scenery shaped by nature's forces. The event is designed to be inclusive, with food and aid stations available every time you pass the start line. Spectators are warmly welcomed, and participants can set up crew stations in the parking lot to enjoy their favorite snacks and hydration. Plus, every runner will receive fantastic race swag, including a long-sleeved cotton t-shirt and a participant medal, celebrating your accomplishment, whether you run for an hour or tackle the full 8 hours. All profits from the event will support the Mitchell County Parks and Recreation Department in rebuilding local parks and playgrounds. Don’t miss this inspiring opportunity to be part of a meaningful event that combines endurance and community spirit!

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Mountain Strong

Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

This is an 8 hour race. You can run/walk as many times around the course as you can in the 8 hour race time. Dress up, dress down, come with friends, or use it as a training run for your next ultra. Course will be through Hurricane affected areas. Caution is advised.

7:00 AM EDT

$103.50

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Organiser's description

This is a race that will run on the anniversary of Hurricane Helene, a storm that ravaged Bakersville leaving hundreds of thousands of trees down on mountainsides and in roads. As the town recovers from the storm, we will mark the anniversary of the storm with an 8 hour ultramarathon. This is a race you can walk or run, and has no set distance. The view from the course is one of devastation. All of the profit will be going to the Mitchell County Parks and Recreation Department to help rebuild the parks and the playgrounds.

Runners will have access to food and aid every time they pass the start line. Set up a crew station in the parking lot and bring your favorite foods and hydration for the race. Spectators are welcome.

Race Swag is going to be epic. There will be a long sleeved cotton tshirt for all runners, as well as a participants medal. Even if you only walk for an hour, or you run the entire 8 hours, you'll be given your race swag.