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1110 Flinchum Rd, Danbury, NC 27016
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Aggregated from official results (Trivium Racing) for Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 50K, the fastest tenth finished in 6:16:02 or better, the top quarter in 7:21:25, and half the field in 8:21:55; the last tenth came in after 10:20:59.
At the 2026 50 Miler, the fastest tenth finished in 12:08:34 or better, the top quarter in 12:36:04, and half the field in 13:24:30; the last tenth came in after 13:56:12.
At the 2026 50 Mile Relay, the fastest tenth finished in 10:11:39 or better, the top quarter in 10:35:45, and half the field in 11:30:02; the last tenth came in after 12:27:15.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 6:15:47 | 5:36:30 |
| 30-39 | 6:51:32 | 5:59:56 |
| 40-49 | 7:25:35 | 7:02:52 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 8:17:15 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Slower than most US 50Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 50K field finished under 7:21:25, against 5:37:54 in a typical US 50K, so times here run 31 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
What the organizers of Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
We will have a bag check area at the start of both races. A bag to use for bag check will be provided to all athletes at check in. For security reasons, this is the only bag that will be allowed to be left at bag check. These bags will be…
Course
Note: Aid Stations locations may change slightly due to course modifications and availability of safe zones to host stations. Full stations will include water, Tailwind Hydration, and huma gels as well as food options. Click the link below…
Shirt and medal
That’s right, all of you not quite crazy enough to want to run from Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock can still get in on some of the crazy and all the fun. Join the team for awesome swag, great finishers medals, and one of the toughest…
Shirt and medal
Available for purchase during registration. You can also add items in your RunSignup account, which you can access through your original confirmation email. Instructions can be found at this link. Items will be available for early packet…
Shirt and medal
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Rules and FAQ
All athletes may have pacers and crew. Please check out the rules associated with pacers and crew for this event. Athletes are responsible for their crew. If the crew or pacer does not follow the rules the athlete will be penalized. Each…
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The Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is one of North Carolina’s most iconic point-to-point trail races. Held each September, this epic endurance challenge connects Pilot Mountain State Park to Hanging Rock State Park, offering a truly unforgettable ultra-marathon experience. With race options including the 50 Mile Ultra, the 50K Ultra, and the 50 Mile Relay, athletes of all levels can take on the rugged beauty of the Sauratown Mountains. Known for its tough climbs, technical trails, and stunning scenery, PM2HR is a bucket-list race for trail runners and ultra-distance athletes.