Uwharrie Mountain Run
- Date Sat 7th February 2026
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Ophir, North Carolina
- Price $64.60 - $107.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the 35th annual Uwharrie Mountain Run on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in the stunning Uwharrie National Forest of Troy, Montgomery, North Carolina. This beloved event features a variety of challenging winter trail runs, with distances of 8, 20, and 40 miles that cater to both recreational enthusiasts and elite athletes. Participants will navigate through a beautiful yet rugged terrain filled with rocks, roots, and creeks, making every mile a memorable experience. With delicious cookies and unique handmade pottery awards, the Uwharrie Mountain Run promises not just a test of endurance, but also a celebration of community spirit. Whether you're racing or looking to lend a helping hand, volunteers are always welcomed and will enjoy perks for next year’s race. Don’t miss out on this chilly, hilly good time!
Organiser's Description
The 35th annual UWHARRIE MOUNTAIN RUN [http://www.uwharriemountainrun.com] offers challenging, winter, single-track trail runs of 8, 20, and 40 miles in central North Carolinas Uwharrie National Forest. Rocks, roots, creeks, cookies, and handmade pottery awards make Uwharrie a perennial favorite among both recreational and elite trail runners.
Join us for a chilly, hilly good time!
NOT RUNNING THIS YEAR?
Please sign up to volunteer! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ-zrMTxMHPluviSCp_pnNmxCY7yxbNr-us7rC1W8YYrbt6Q/viewform]
We need lots of them and volunteers are offered early entry into the next year's race!
Join us for a chilly, hilly good time!
NOT RUNNING THIS YEAR?
Please sign up to volunteer! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ-zrMTxMHPluviSCp_pnNmxCY7yxbNr-us7rC1W8YYrbt6Q/viewform]
We need lots of them and volunteers are offered early entry into the next year's race!
Races
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40-Mile
Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt (Long Sleeve, Unisex)
Sat 7th February 2026 (7:00AM EST)
$107.00
OPENS 01 NOVThe 40-mile course is an out-and-back run that turns around at the 20-mile finish area. The time limit for the 40-mile is 12.5 hours. For the safety of participants and volunteers, 40M runners will be stopped at the 32-mile point after 5:00 pm, at the 35-mile point after 6:00 pm, and at the 38-mile point after 7:00 pm. To continue past the 32-mile point after 4:00 pm, runners must have a light. -
20-Mile
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt (Long Sleeve, Unisex)
Sat 7th February 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$85.80
OPENS 01 NOVThe 20-mile course is a point-to-point course starting at Jumping Off Rock trailhead and finishing at Wood Run Trailhead at Hwy 24/27. The 20-mile time limit is 6 hours. -
8-Mile
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt (Long Sleeve, Unisex)
Sat 7th February 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$64.60
OPENS 01 NOVThe 8-mile course is a point-to-point race starting at Jumping Off Rock Trailhead and finishing at Highway 109 Trailhead.
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