Lodging

Lodging is available at the Best Western in Albemarle.  This hotel is located only 12 miles from the start/finish.  To make a reservation call 704-985-1111.

There is also a wide selection of camping options available in the Uwharrie National Forest.  Information on camping options can be found here.

There are multiple AirBnB’s at Baden Lake and surrounding areas.

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be held on Friday, October 20th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Wood Run Trail Head (our Start/Finish Aid Station located off of HWY 24/27).

A google maps link to Wood Run Trail Head can be found here.

There is no “official” pre-race dinner, but we will order pizza for anyone camping at the Start/Finish around 6pm. It is a casual atmosphere and all are welcome to join.

We will have packet pickup on race day from 4:30 am to 5:30 am at the Start/Finish for 100 Mile/100K Runners and 6:30 am to 7:30 am for Gold Rush 50K Runners.

Race Briefing

This pre-race briefing will be posted online the week prior to the race on Facebook, Instagram and this website. We will also email out a link for any registrant. 

There will be a short pre-race briefing on the morning of the race at 5:40am at the start/finish for 100 Mile/100K Runners and at 7:40am at the start/finish for 50K Runners.

Volunteers

Volunteer signup will open up on August 1st, 2024 on UltraSignup.  All volunteers will receive a race shirt as a small thank you for your assistance with the race.  Volunteers who serve for eight hours or more will receive 50% off entry into future Uwharrie 100 Mile/100K Trail Run events.    

Training Runs

We will be conducting monthly training runs on the course leading up to the race.  All runners are welcome, even if they are not signed up for the race.  Information about these runs can be found on our Facebook Page and on our Training Run Page.