WC-50 Ultra Trail Marathon

October 3rd 2026
Charlotte, NC
50 KM | 50 Miles

The annual WC-50 is a multi-lap ultramarathon spanning throughout the USNWC trail system featuring both a 50k and 50-mile option. For the first time ultra-competitor or those hoping to sharpen their skills at a distance beyond the standard marathon, the 50k offers three 10ish mile loops.  The 50k course provides a mix of challenging single-track climbs and rolling riverside trails, offering something for runners of all levels. For the more seasoned ultra-runner or those looking to challenge themselves on a more challenging course, the 50 mile route focuses on increased elevation technical difficulty resulting in three 17-ish mile loops. Both distances feature loops that will start and finish at the friendly confines of the Pump House Biergarten centrally located within the USNWC.

Upcoming Races

Oct 3 2026
50 KM
3 loops. Each loop ~10 miles
Multiple Loop
9 Aid Stations
2 Elevation Rating
Rolling, ~2500 feet in 50 miles
2 Surface Rating
Mostly groomed trail or dirt roads
Oct 3 2026
50 Miles
3 - 17 mile laps
Multiple Loop
9 Aid Stations
13:00 Cutoff
3 Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3 Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts

Results

Date Finishers Top Result (F) Top Result (M)
10/04/25 44 9:01:17 7:46:39
10/05/24 40 9:44:57 7:49:28
10/07/23 24 10:26:20 7:44:46
10/08/22 19 10:59:06 9:37:12
10/09/21 Race Cancelled
10/10/20 Race Cancelled
10/26/19 31 10:45:51 8:46:45
10/13/18 27 12:02:34 9:07:16
10/14/17 23 11:21:29 9:27:56
10/15/16 10 12:53:06 9:52:17
10/17/15 22 9:55:22 9:48:21
10/18/14 21 10:59:31 9:56:25
10/19/13 32 9:27:39 8:24:26
Date Finishers Top Result (F) Top Result (M)
10/04/25 100 6:12:31 4:32:34
10/05/24 62 5:20:36 5:06:31
10/07/23 49 6:43:51 4:57:39
10/08/22 41 5:20:27 5:16:50
10/09/21 Race Cancelled
10/10/20 Race Cancelled
10/26/19 79 5:50:23 4:33:53
10/13/18 71 6:18:11 5:04:13
10/14/17 75 5:48:39 5:08:48
10/15/16 65 6:27:56 4:56:09
10/17/15 97 6:00:32 4:46:03
10/18/14 71 5:12:41 4:53:24
10/19/13 59 5:46:21 5:08:13

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