Umstead 100

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

99.9 miles (160.7 km) · 4,257 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Race

Route facts

Distance	99.9 mi (160.7 km)
Elevation gain	4,257 ft (1,298 m)
Average gain	43 ft per mile (8 m per km)
Longest climb	13.9 mi, 192 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	10%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	1.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	42%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	2%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	1%

Questions about Umstead 100

How much elevation gain does Umstead 100 have?

Umstead 100 has 4,257 ft (1,298 m) of elevation gain over 99.9 miles (160.7 km). That averages 43 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Umstead 100?

The difficulty score for Umstead 100 is 1.9 of 100. That is harder than 22.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 98% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Umstead 100?

The longest climb on Umstead 100 runs 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and gains 192 ft (59 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10%.