Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race -(Bike & Hike)
- Date Sat 30th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- 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, taking place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the stunning Morrow Mountain State Park, Albemarle, North Carolina! This exciting event invites both newcomers and seasoned racers to explore the great outdoors through a combination of hiking and biking. Participants will traverse a scenic course, covering hiking distances of 5-7 miles and biking distances of 3-6 miles, all while navigating to various checkpoints using pre-plotted CalTopo maps.
Whether you choose to compete solo or as part of a team of 2-4, the challenge is designed to promote teamwork and camaraderie, as racers must stay within 100 yards of each other throughout the event. Checkpoints will be strategically located at picturesque natural features, making for a delightful adventure in nature. After the race, join us for a celebration featuring food and drinks, along with the announcement of winners and prize awards. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the thrill of adventure racing and create unforgettable memories amidst the beautiful landscapes of North Carolina!
Whether you choose to compete solo or as part of a team of 2-4, the challenge is designed to promote teamwork and camaraderie, as racers must stay within 100 yards of each other throughout the event. Checkpoints will be strategically located at picturesque natural features, making for a delightful adventure in nature. After the race, join us for a celebration featuring food and drinks, along with the announcement of winners and prize awards. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the thrill of adventure racing and create unforgettable memories amidst the beautiful landscapes of North Carolina!
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 Biking (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 BIKE 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 BIKING 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 Biking (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 BIKE 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 BIKING 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 30th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$96.40
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2 Person (Price Per Racer)
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$96.40
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3 Person (Price Per Racer)
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$96.40
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4 Person (Price Per Racer)
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$96.40
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49104 Morrow Mountain Rd, Albemarle, 28001, NC, United States
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