Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra vs Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofPilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra or Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay — which comes out ahead?
The available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
Route comparison snapshot
Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra | Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 66/100 | 66/100 |
Conditions
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra | Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-19 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-19 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Danbury, North Carolina | Danbury, North Carolina |
| Actual distance | 80.5 km | 80.5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Point To Point |
| Surface | Technical singletrack trail with rugged climbs, steep descents and fire roads | Technical singletrack trail with rugged climbs, steep descents and fire roads |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Trail, Mixed | Trail |
| Scenery | Countryside, Mountain, Parkland, Coastal, Forest, Riverside | Countryside, Mountain, Parkland, Coastal, Forest, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 2,286 m | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 14:00:00 | 14:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-19 (legacy event-level date).
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-19 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
- Danbury, North Carolina
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay
- Danbury, North Carolina
Actual distance
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
- 80.5 km
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay
- 80.5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
- Not held
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
- Not held
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay
- Not held
Course type
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
- Point To Point
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay
- Point To Point
Surface
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
- Technical singletrack trail with rugged climbs, steep descents and fire roads
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay
- Technical singletrack trail with rugged climbs, steep descents and fire roads
Elevation character
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
- Mountainous
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
- Trail, Mixed
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay
- Trail
Scenery
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
- Countryside, Mountain, Parkland, Coastal, Forest, Riverside
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay
- Countryside, Mountain, Parkland, Coastal, Forest, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
- Technical
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
- 2,286 m
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
- 14:00:00
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay
- 14:00:00
Entry model
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra
- Open
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Relay
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.