Mark your calendars! Lottery registration for the Uwharrie Mountain Run opens November 1st. This long-standing east coast favorite winter trail race offers challenging single-track trail runs of 8, 20, and 40 miles in central North Carolina’s Uwharrie National Forest. Rocks, roots, creeks, cookies, and handmade pottery awards make Uwharrie a perennial favorite among both recreational and elite trail runners. The course is a 100% single track trail run on the Uwharrie Trail in the Uwharrie National Forest. The 8-mile and 20-mile courses are point to point. The 40-mile course is out-and-back, with a turnaround at the 20-mile finish. Running the Uwharrie Trail is a true adventure that requires intense concentration. The national forest terrain is hilly and the trail is treacherous. Fallen leaves conceal rocks, roots, sticks, and holes. Expect to trip and fall at least once during the day. If you turn an ankle, keep moving. Dutchman’s Creek flows along part of the trail and runners will enjoy numerous stream crossings, which may mean wet feet if you aren’t careful. Average February Temperatures are a low of 31.6°, an average of 43.7° and a high 55.9°, so be prepared for anything! Rain or ice sometimes creates wet and muddy conditions. Usually, it is chilly in the early morning, warm at mid-day, and cool in the late afternoon.
For more information and to register for the lottery, please visit www.uwharriemountainrun.com
