Uwharrie 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026

  • Date Sat 30th May 2026
  • Time 10:00AM EDT
  • Location Albemarle, North Carolina
  • Price $160.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances Ultra

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Uwharrie 12 Hour Adventure Race on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in beautiful Albemarle, Stanly! This thrilling race takes place within the stunning Morrow Mountain State Park, where participants will engage in a dynamic combination of hiking, biking, and paddling across challenging terrains. While the exact race distances are yet to be confirmed, competitors will need to bring their speed, determination, and teamwork to conquer this ultimate adventure.

As you race through the picturesque Uwharrie Mountains, which were once a coastal mountain range and are now a designated U.S. National Forest, you'll be surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife. With only three hours of darkness approaching the summer solstice, adventurers will have the advantage of nine hours of daylight to navigate the course. Don't forget your lights, and prepare for an unforgettable day filled with excitement and camaraderie as you tackle this unique challenge!

Organiser's Description

MORROW MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

HIKE (??MILES) BIKE (??MILES) PADDLE (??MILES)

TO WIN THIS EVENT YOU NEED THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SPEED PLUS THE DETERMINATION TO WORK THE ENTIRE TIME. IF YOU HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED RACING AT NIGHT THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO START WITH ONLY 3 HOURS OF DARK AS WE NEAR THE SUMMER SOLSTICE. THAT MEANS YOU WILL HAVE 9 HOURS OF DAYLIGHT LEAVING YOU LESS TIME FOR GETTING LOST.

THE UWHARRIE MOUNTAINS WERE ONCE A COASTAL MOUNTAIN RANGE HOWEVER THEY ARE NOW 150 MILES INLAND. ONCE ENTIRELY CLEARED FOR TIMBER AND FARMLAND, THE MOUNTAINS WERE DESIGNATED A U.S. NATIONAL FOREST IN 1961. THE WOODLANDS HAVE SINCE RETURNED, PROVIDING A HAVEN FOR A DIVERSITY OF WILDLIFE AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.



BRING YOUR LIGHTS!!

Races

  • Solo

    Incl. $10.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 30th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $160.00

  • 2 Person Team (Price Per Racer)

    Incl. $10.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 30th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $160.00

  • 3 Person Team (Price Per Racer)

    Incl. $10.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 30th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $160.00

  • 4 Person Team (Price Per Racer)

    Incl. $10.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 30th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $160.00

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Location

49104 Morrow Mountain Rd, Albemarle, 28001, NC, United States

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