Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
September 19th 2026
Pinnacle, NC
50 KM |
50 Miles
One of the most beautiful and challenging trail ultras in the southeastern US. Run from one iconic North Carolina peak to another and enjoy the fall scenery. With 50K and 50 Miler options it is a perfect fall ultra marathon.
Upcoming Races
Sep 19 2026
50 KM
3,400
3,400
ft.
Point-to-Point
12:15 Cutoff
3
Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
2
Surface Rating
Mostly groomed trail or dirt roads
Sep 19 2026
50 Miles
5,600
5,600
ft.
Point-to-Point
12 Aid
Stations
14:00 Cutoff
3
Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
2
Surface Rating
Mostly groomed trail or dirt roads
Results
50 Miles
| Date | Finishers | Top Result (F) | Top Result (M) | Top Result (X) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/25 | 88 | 11:11:29 | 10:07:16 | 9:46:00 |
| 09/28/24 | 62 | 12:06:27 | 9:39:33 | |
| 09/30/23 | 81 | 10:38:28 | 9:37:51 | |
| 10/01/22 | Race Cancelled | |||
| 10/02/21 | 56 | 11:48:47 | 8:30:27 | |
| 10/10/20 | 63 | 10:11:49 | 8:00:28 | |
| 10/12/19 | 46 | 9:24:33 | 8:35:21 | |
| 10/13/18 | 62 | 8:25:54 | 6:40:34 | |
| 10/14/17 | 66 | 9:35:40 | 8:30:28 | |
| 10/15/16 | 48 | 9:14:51 | 7:04:33 | |
| 10/10/15 | 36 | 9:30:02 | 8:19:30 | |
| 10/11/14 | 28 | 10:38:58 | 8:41:09 | |
50 KM
| Date | Finishers | Top Result (F) | Top Result (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/25 | 187 | 6:10:45 | 5:10:39 |
| 09/28/24 | 145 | 6:13:33 | 5:30:57 |
| 09/30/23 | 196 | 5:56:08 | 4:28:22 |
| 10/01/22 | Race Cancelled | ||
| 10/02/21 | 204 | 5:38:12 | 5:20:07 |
| 10/10/20 | 159 | 5:07:36 | 4:23:27 |
| 10/12/19 | 142 | 6:19:31 | 4:47:51 |
| 10/13/18 | 196 | 5:14:32 | 4:05:48 |
| 10/14/17 | 132 | 5:23:12 | 4:53:53 |
| 10/15/16 | 126 | 5:03:49 | 4:21:22 |
| 10/10/15 | 106 | 6:34:13 | 4:44:30 |
| 10/11/14 | 72 | 5:31:26 | 4:44:27 |