RACE POSTPONED DATE TBD
Trail Runners,
All state parks in Western North Carolina are currently closed. Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene, all events at Lake Norman State Park have been postponed for the remainder of the year. Therefore, the Lake Norman State Park 30K & 50K Trail Race will be postponed to a date to be determined. Once the park reopens, we can determine the best date to hold the race in early 2025. Please be patient, as the state park closure is at least through the end of October. All registrations will be rolled over to the new race date. Registration will open again once the new race date is set.
At this time, WNC is experiencing devastation throughout the region. Travel directly to the areas impacted is extremely limited. These areas are experiencing a shortage of water, food, and fuel, along with many other supplies. If you are interested in volunteering or donating, please reach out to your local relief organizations to determine the best way you can serve.
Thank you all for your understanding,
Chris & Jen Moroch
Ultra Adventures, Inc.
Lake Norman State Park 30K & 50K Trail Race
About
Come out and join us for the seventh annual Lake Norman State Park Trail Race! This race offers two options, a 30K and 50K length event. Both events will offer a 10 hour cut off time, the 30K will pass 2 aid stations and the 50K will pass 4 aid stations. This race consists of smooth rolling single track trails with no repeat loops so you will never see the same thing twice! Whether this is your first trail race, or your looking to set a PR, you will love this course! All participants that register by November 13th will receive a long sleeve shirt. Space will be limited so register soon!
Packet Pick Up will begin at 7:00 am on race day.
Course Description
30K Runners: You will start in the field behind the Visitors Center, then proceed and enter Laurel Loop, cross over Wildlife Road to enter Wildlife Loop, Fallstown Loop, and Fox Loop. Once these loops are complete you will cross back over Wildlife Road to complete the remaining section of Laurel Loop before returning back to the start/finish line behind the Visitors Center. All loops will be completed in counterclockwise direction, opposite way of bike traffic. The 30K course has approximately 1,500 feet of elevation gain.
50K Runners: You will start and race with the 30K runners along the same route, then you will continue on to Hawk Loop, Hicks Creek Loop, Norwood Creek Loop, and Monbo Loop before returning back to finish Hawk Loop and Laurel Loop before reaching the finish line in the field behind the Visitors Center. All loops will be completed in counterclockwise direction, opposite way of bike traffic. The 50K course has approximately 1,800 feet of elevation gain.
Aid Stations
The aid stations will be fully stocked serving water, Mountain Dew, Coke, Ginger Ale, and Tailwind. Food will also be available at all aid stations. Food will consist of sandwiches, cookies, oranges, bananas, Hammer Gels, chips, and other snacks.
Aid station # 1 will be located at the entrance and exit of Wildlife Loop (all distances will pass this aid station twice) at approx Mile 6.3 and Mile 14.3. Hydration Station will be located on the 50K course at approx Mile 18 and Aid Station #2 before entering Monbo Loop at approx Mile 24.2. Plenty of food will be waiting for you at the finish line!
Awards
All participants who complete the entire duration of their selected event will receive a special finishers metal when they cross the finish line. There will be special awards for 1st place overall male and female for both events as well as 1st place male and female Masters award. All results will be posted to Ultra Sign Up and Ultrarunning Magazine.
Volunteers
Volunteers are always in need. Please click the volunteer tab if you are interested in volunteering for this event. Volunteers will receive a free shirt, and volunteers who help out for 4 hours or longer will receive a free entry into next years event.
Photos
Pictures will be taken on the course during the race and at the finish line. A link including all photos taken during the event will be emailed to all registered runners the following week of the race.
Refund Policy
This event will go on rain or shine. Refund policy: No refunds, bib transfers, or deferrals. No exceptions.
Event's current local time: 3:16 AM ET
