Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Albemarle, North Carolina
- Price $96.40
- Races 4 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, held at the stunning Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina. This exciting event is perfect for both newcomers eager to dive into the world of adventure racing and seasoned racers looking for a fun challenge. Participants will engage in a thrilling combination of hiking (5-7 miles) and paddling (3-6 miles) as they navigate through the breathtaking landscapes of the park, using pre-plotted CalTopo maps to locate a series of checkpoints.
Teams of 2-4 racers will work together to conquer the course, all while remaining within 100 yards of each other. Expect to traverse hilltops, explore stream intersections, and discover hidden coves as you race against the clock at a pace of 4-5 miles per hour. After an action-packed day, join fellow adventurers at the picnic shelter for delicious food and drinks, where winners will be announced and prizes awarded. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience the thrill of adventure racing – mark your calendars for June 7th and gear up for an unforgettable day of outdoor excitement!
Teams of 2-4 racers will work together to conquer the course, all while remaining within 100 yards of each other. Expect to traverse hilltops, explore stream intersections, and discover hidden coves as you race against the clock at a pace of 4-5 miles per hour. After an action-packed day, join fellow adventurers at the picnic shelter for delicious food and drinks, where winners will be announced and prizes awarded. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience the thrill of adventure racing – mark your calendars for June 7th and gear up for an unforgettable day of outdoor excitement!
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/@35.3769946,-80.0724709,344m/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=EgoyMDI0MTExOS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%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/@35.3769946,-80.0724709,344m/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=EgoyMDI0MTExOS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%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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