About the Zelda 4 Hour

7th Annual Zelda 4-Hour Trail Race
Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Rob Wallace Park | Midland, NC

Welcome back to Midland, North Carolina, and the beautiful trails of Rob Wallace Park for the 7th Annual Zelda 4-Hour Trail Race!

We're fired up to once again bring this event to life while raising funds to support the incredible rescue and foster efforts of the Greater Charlotte SPCA.

Four hours. Your pace. Your distance.
This is a four-hour timed challenge. Go as hard as you want, chase as many laps as you can, and test your limits. Or simply enjoy some time on the trails at your own pace.

Complete just one lap and you're officially a finisher!

All registered runners will receive an official race T-shirt, and every finisher will earn our signature collar-and-dog-tag finisher medal.

Fundraising for the GCSPCA

If you feel moved to support the Greater Charlotte SPCA, please consider making a donation directly to them. During the Zelda registration period, we're offering price-matching coupon codes for discounts toward upcoming OMR Ultra events.

How to receive your discount:
Make a donation directly to the Greater Charlotte SPCA, then email Events@omrultra.com with your donation receipt. Please use Zelda Donation as the email subject. We'll set you up with a discount toward an upcoming OMR Ultra event of your choosing.

THANK YOU!

GSPCA Adoption Event!

The Greater Charlotte SPCA will once again be joining us at the start/finish area with some wonderful dogs looking for their forever homes!

Runners are encouraged to take one of these dogs out for a lap or two, spend some time getting to know them, and perhaps even start the adoption process.

We're incredibly proud of the adoptions that have come from this event over the years. Seeing these dogs find loving homes has always been one of the most rewarding parts of Zelda, and we hope to continue that tradition in 2027!

Parking

When you enter Rob Wallace Park, follow the signs directing you to the designated race parking lot.

Please follow any additional parking instructions provided by race volunteers on event day.

Packet Pickup

Early Packet Pickup
Thursday, April 29, 2027 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Friday, April 30, 2027 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Location:
Pour 64
4410 Mint Hill Village Ln, Suite 103
Mint Hill, NC 28227

Race Day Packet Pickup
Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Starting at 8:00 AM
Rob Wallace Park - Start/Finish Area
12900 Bethel School Rd, Midland, NC 28107

We encourage runners to pick up their packets early when possible. Race day pickup will also be available beginning one hour before the 9:00 AM start.

Course Information

This is a FAST, non-technical trail course!

The event consists of completing as many laps as possible during the four-hour race. Each lap is approximately 2.17 miles, following the Rob Wallace Park Main Trail System around the park and its scenic quarry lake.

Runners return to the start/finish area after each lap, with access to the aid station before heading back out.

Course Map & Elevation
Explore the course using the interactive map below. Click the map or use the link to view elevation details and download the GPX file.

View Course Map, Elevation & GPX

Aid Station / Water Station

There will be one aid station located at the Start/Finish line, accessible to runners after every completed lap.

The aid station will be stocked with hydration, basic snacks, and hot food options to help keep you fueled throughout the race.

Lunch is on us!
We'll be firing up the grill and serving hamburgers and hot dogs for all runners. Whether you're chasing miles or enjoying a few laps, we'll make sure you have something to eat!

Restrooms

Plumbed restroom facilities are available at the pavilion located near the Start/Finish line.

Additional plumbed restrooms are located on the backside of the pavilion immediately to the left when entering Rob Wallace Park.

Volunteers

WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!

Our volunteers are a huge part of what makes Zelda possible, and we'd love to have you join us!

We have several volunteer shifts and assignments available, so you can choose an opportunity that works best for you.

Volunteer Benefits:
Volunteers who commit to staying for the entire event will receive an official event T-shirt and a code for a FREE entry into an upcoming OMR Ultra race of their choosing!

Interested in helping? Simply click the "Volunteer" button on this page to view available opportunities and sign up.

We couldn't do this without our volunteers, and we appreciate every one of you!

Event's current local time: 4:51 PM ET