Ultra Marathon Races in North Carolina
Browse 44 ultra marathon trail running and hiking routes in North Carolina. Distance range: 27.7 mi to 1090.7 mi. Elevation gain: 53 ft to 60,223 ft. Each route includes terrain analysis, elevation profiles, and pacing recommendations.
Key Takeaways
Total Routes
44
Races / Routes
1 / 43
Distance Range
27.7 mi - 1090.7 mi
Elevation Range
53 ft - 60,223 ft
Surface Type
100% Trail
| Route Name | Location | Distance | Elevation Gain | Type | Race Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umstead 100 | Raleigh, North Carolina | 99.9 mi | 4,257 ft | race | — |
| Moses H. Cone - All Carriage Trails | Watauga County, North Carolina | 27.7 mi | 2,665 ft | route | — |
| Clingman's Dome, Noland (NC, TN) | Swain County, North Carolina | 28.4 mi | 6,222 ft | route | — |
| Stone Mountain State Park, Every Single Trail | Wilkes County, North Carolina | 28.6 mi | 10,085 ft | route | — |
| Art Loeb Trail | Brevard, North Carolina | 29.6 mi | 8,364 ft | route | — |
| Art Loeb Trail (NC) | Transylvania County, North Carolina | 29.6 mi | 8,364 ft | route | — |
| Shining Rock Wilderness Circuit | Haywood County, North Carolina | 30.6 mi | 7,141 ft | route | — |
| Medoc Mountain State Park, Every Single Trail | Halifax County, North Carolina | 31.0 mi | 5,099 ft | route | — |
| Holly Shelter Game Land (NC) | Pender County, North Carolina | 32.2 mi | 486 ft | route | — |
| Pilot Mountain State Park, Every Single Trail | Surry County, North Carolina | 32.3 mi | 7,266 ft | route | — |
| Neuse River Trail (NC) | Wake County, North Carolina | 33.1 mi | 614 ft | route | — |
| The Big Creek Rim | Haywood County, North Carolina | 33.4 mi | 8,342 ft | route | — |
| Linville Gorge Hiking Circuit (NC) | Burke County, North Carolina | 33.7 mi | 7,643 ft | route | — |
| Clingman's Dome, Deep Creek (NC, TN) | Swain County, North Carolina | 34.2 mi | 6,777 ft | route | — |
| Eno River State Park, Every Single Trail | Orange County, North Carolina | 34.8 mi | 4,792 ft | route | — |
| Eno River Tour | Eno River State Park, North Carolina | 34.8 mi | 4,792 ft | route | — |
| Sugarlands to Oconaluftee Vistor Center | Swain County, North Carolina | 35.2 mi | 9,274 ft | route | — |
| Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 7 (NC) | Stokes County, North Carolina | 35.6 mi | 4,420 ft | route | — |
| The Doughton Project | Wilkes County, North Carolina | 36.3 mi | 7,638 ft | route | — |
| Raven Rock State Park, Every Single Trail | Harnett County, North Carolina | 37.1 mi | 9,690 ft | route | — |
| Uwharrie Trail (NC) | Montgomery County, North Carolina | 37.7 mi | 5,336 ft | route | — |
| Pitt County N-S (NC) | Pitt County, North Carolina | 38.4 mi | 139 ft | route | — |
| Mountain-to-Sea Trail: Segment 13 | Bladen County, North Carolina | 38.7 mi | 53 ft | route | — |
| Art Loeb Trail | Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina | 39.5 mi | 10,430 ft | route | — |
| Umstead State Park, Every Single Trail (NC) | Wake County, North Carolina | 41.0 mi | 2,975 ft | route | — |
| Hanging Rock State Park, Every Single Trail | Stokes County, North Carolina | 44.6 mi | 13,993 ft | route | — |
| Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 1 (NC) | Swain County, North Carolina | 46.4 mi | 9,774 ft | route | — |
| Raleigh Greenway Loop (NC) | Wake County, North Carolina | 48.9 mi | 2,006 ft | route | — |
| Boone Fork 50 | Watauga County, North Carolina | 51.3 mi | 4,939 ft | route | — |
| Nantahala Adventure Run (NC) | Macon County, North Carolina | 54.9 mi | 13,669 ft | route | — |
| Falls Lake Trail | Rolling View Recreation Area, North Carolina | 57.6 mi | 2,366 ft | route | — |
| Pitchell (NC) | Buncombe County, North Carolina | 62.0 mi | 12,847 ft | route | — |
| Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 3 | Buncombe County, North Carolina | 66.9 mi | 10,377 ft | route | — |
| Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 10 (NC) | Durham County, North Carolina | 73.8 mi | 2,040 ft | route | — |
| Virginia/NC Border to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse | Dare County, North Carolina | 100.2 mi | 142 ft | route | — |
| Stone Mountain - Grandfather Mountain (NC) | Watauga County, North Carolina | 100.5 mi | 18,248 ft | route | — |
| Gritchell (NC) | Burke County, North Carolina | 100.5 mi | 22,979 ft | route | — |
| Project Untamed 100 (NC) | Transylvania County, North Carolina | 101.3 mi | 23,587 ft | route | — |
| Great Smoky Mountains Big Loop (NC, TN) | Swain County, North Carolina | 116.5 mi | 25,966 ft | route | — |
| Tour des Smokies | Swain County, North Carolina | 163.4 mi | 39,949 ft | route | — |
| AT: Springer Mtn - Clingmans Dome (GA, TN, NC) | Clay County, North Carolina | 178.2 mi | 42,030 ft | route | — |
| Grand Mountains to Loeb | McDowell County, North Carolina | 193.4 mi | 38,058 ft | route | — |
| Appalachian High Route | Madison County, North Carolina | 336.0 mi | 31,845 ft | route | — |
| Mountains-to-Sea Trail (NC) | Randolph County, North Carolina | 1090.7 mi | 60,223 ft | route | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trail races are in North Carolina?
There are 1 organized races and 43 self-supported routes available in North Carolina.
What is a Ultra Marathon race?
A Ultra Marathon race is approximately 26.2 to 100+ miles in distance.
What is the average elevation gain in North Carolina?
The average elevation gain is 11,770 feet, with routes ranging from 53 to 60,223 feet.
Can these ultra marathon routes in North Carolina be used for hiking?
Yes. 100% of these routes are on trail surfaces, making them suitable for both trail running and hiking. The terrain analysis and elevation profiles help hikers plan their adventures just as effectively as runners.
Are Ultra Marathon races beginner-friendly?
Ultra Marathon race difficulty varies widely. Use the elevation gain and terrain analysis to assess each route. Races with lower elevation gain relative to distance and higher runnable percentages tend to be more beginner-accessible.
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