Where can I find the Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksPilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Ultramarathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Official event website ↗Data current as of
Decision summary
Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Ultramarathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 10:26/km
- Typical conditions
- 66/100
- Evidence depth
- 38 verified facts
14:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra Ultramarathon has known course details for its ultramarathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 80.5 km
- Terrain
- Trail, Mixed
- Scenery
- Countryside, Mountain, Parkland, Coastal, Forest, Riverside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra?
The Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is described as mountainous. The course listing puts the climb at 2,286 m.
Where does the Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra route go?
The Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra route starts at Pilot Mountain State Park (near Pinnacle, NC) and finishes at End of Indian Creek Trail at the Green Heron Ale House, Hanging Rock State Park, 1110 Flinchum Rd, Danbury, NC 27016. Underfoot, expect technical singletrack trail with rugged climbs, steep descents and fire roads. It passes Pilot Mountain State Park, Sauratown Mountains, Hanging Rock State Park and Indian Creek Trail. Connects two iconic North Carolina state park peaks with rocky cliffs, waterfalls and fall scenery.
What should runners know on race day for the Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra?
Pacers permitted via free separate pacer registration.
Race character
Scenery
- Countryside
- Mountain
- Parkland
- Coastal
- Forest
- Riverside
Atmosphere
- Wilderness
- Scenic Tour
- Destination
Terrain
- Trail
- Mixed
- Elevation character
- Mountainous
- Technicality
- Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 2,286 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Has sold out annually since its inaugural 2020 edition
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- Overall course cutoff 8:00 PM; progressive cutoffs at Aid Station #5 (1:16 PM), #8 (4:05 PM) and #11 (6:38 PM)
- Sold out
- Yes
- Qualification status
- No qualifier required; standard open registration closing 16 September 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- Pacers permitted via free separate pacer registration
- Medal
- Finishers receive a medal
- Finisher tee
- Finisher perks include a custom hoodie and towel plus post-race food
Access and course status
- Start
- Pilot Mountain State Park (near Pinnacle, NC)
- Finish
- End of Indian Creek Trail at the Green Heron Ale House, Hanging Rock State Park, 1110 Flinchum Rd, Danbury, NC 27016
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Technical singletrack trail with rugged climbs, steep descents and fire roads
- Landmarks
- Pilot Mountain State Park, Sauratown Mountains, Hanging Rock State Park, Indian Creek Trail
- Notable features
- Connects two iconic North Carolina state park peaks with rocky cliffs, waterfalls and fall scenery
- limited cellphone service across much of the course
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 18°CTypical temperature
- 15 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 66Favourability /100