Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Albemarle, North Carolina
- Price $96.40
- Races 4 races
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at the stunning Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, Stanly, North Carolina! This exciting event welcomes both newcomers and seasoned adventurers to experience the thrill of racing through beautiful landscapes while hiking distances of 5-7 miles and paddling 3-6 miles. Participants will navigate using pre-plotted CalTopo maps to find a series of checkpoints located at picturesque natural features such as hilltops, stream intersections, and cove areas.
Compete solo or as a team of 2-4, working together to complete the course while staying within 100 yards of each other. The race begins and ends at the picnic shelter, where racers can celebrate their achievement with food and drinks while winners are announced and prizes awarded. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself or simply enjoy the great outdoors, the Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race promises an unforgettable experience for all! Don’t miss out on this chance to immerse yourself in adventure and camaraderie!
Compete solo or as a team of 2-4, working together to complete the course while staying within 100 yards of each other. The race begins and ends at the picnic shelter, where racers can celebrate their achievement with food and drinks while winners are announced and prizes awarded. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself or simply enjoy the great outdoors, the Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race promises an unforgettable experience for all! Don’t miss out on this chance to immerse yourself in adventure and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
JUNE 7TH 2025 SATURDAY
Morrow Mountain State Park, North Carolina. Shelter in the upper parking lot [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Morrow+Mountain+Parking/@35.3791626,-80.0766523,702m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88548799e36e448b:0xd47461a395934fa0!2sMorrow+Mountain+State+Park!8m2!3d35.3703453!4d-80.101062!16zL20vMDJ5cGRk!3m5!1s0x885487004d2d4ad3:0x49b673ffd56105c7!8m2!3d35.3770715!4d-80.0721104!16s%2Fg%2F11whqg9jxn?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTExMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D].
Disciplines: Hiking (5-7 miles), and Paddle (3-6 miles)
This adventure race is designed to help the folks new to adventure racing get their feet wet in the sport and to challenge veteran racers who have limited time to race.
Racers will hike and paddle to collect a series of checkpoints. Race pace for an adventure racer is around 4-5 miles an hour. Racers will use pre-plotted CalTopo maps to navigate to check points while paddling and running/trekking through the state park. You can compete as a team or solo. The team of 2-4 must complete all task together, no more than 100 yards apart at any given time unless specifically identified by the race director. Check Points will be placed on natural features hill tops, stream intersections, coves or at obvious trail intersections.
This race starts and finishes at the picnic shelter.
At the completion of the race, we will have food and drinks for the racers. We will also announce winners and award prizes.
_Waivers: All participants must sign a Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement_
_Minors must race with an adult._
Morrow Mountain State Park, North Carolina. Shelter in the upper parking lot [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Morrow+Mountain+Parking/@35.3791626,-80.0766523,702m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x88548799e36e448b:0xd47461a395934fa0!2sMorrow+Mountain+State+Park!8m2!3d35.3703453!4d-80.101062!16zL20vMDJ5cGRk!3m5!1s0x885487004d2d4ad3:0x49b673ffd56105c7!8m2!3d35.3770715!4d-80.0721104!16s%2Fg%2F11whqg9jxn?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTExMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D].
Disciplines: Hiking (5-7 miles), and Paddle (3-6 miles)
This adventure race is designed to help the folks new to adventure racing get their feet wet in the sport and to challenge veteran racers who have limited time to race.
Racers will hike and paddle to collect a series of checkpoints. Race pace for an adventure racer is around 4-5 miles an hour. Racers will use pre-plotted CalTopo maps to navigate to check points while paddling and running/trekking through the state park. You can compete as a team or solo. The team of 2-4 must complete all task together, no more than 100 yards apart at any given time unless specifically identified by the race director. Check Points will be placed on natural features hill tops, stream intersections, coves or at obvious trail intersections.
This race starts and finishes at the picnic shelter.
At the completion of the race, we will have food and drinks for the racers. We will also announce winners and award prizes.
_Waivers: All participants must sign a Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement_
_Minors must race with an adult._
Races
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Solo
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$96.40
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2 Person
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$96.40
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3 Person
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$96.40
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4 Person
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$96.40
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