UFOREA 2026 IS A PROUD PARTNER OF

What is Uforea?

"Uforea", a play on "Uwharrie Forest" and "euphoria" (runner's high); is a new type of trail challenge. This event is proudly brought to you by the UwharrieUltras team (the same folks who direct Uwharrie 100 Mile Run, Uwharrie 100K and the Gold Rush 50K). We believe this is a truly unique type of challenge.

The UFOREA DAYTIME 50K, will consist of a daytime, "clockwise" tour of the Uwharrie and Dutchman's Creek Trail systems. Each runner will complete a massive 20.5 mile loop, followed by a "lower" 11.4 mile loop, to finish the 32-ish mile course. The race will start at 8am, Saturday, April 18, 2026 and will have an 11 HOUR cutoff. Finishing at 7pm Saturday, April 18, 2026.

The race will then "reset" in anticipation of the UFOREA NIGHTTIME 50K...in the opposite direction.

The UFOREA NIGHTTIME 50K, will consist of a nighttime "counter-clockwise" tour of the Uwharrie and Dutchman's Creek Trail systems. Each runner will complete a massive 20.5 mile loop, followed by a "lower" 11.4 mile loop, to finish the 32-ish mile course. The race will start at 8pm, Saturday April 18, 2026 and will have an 12 HOUR cutoff. Finishing at 8am Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Think you can tackle BOTH races for the ultimate runner's high? Sign up for the ULTIMATE UFOREA 100K to complete "100K in a Day". The Ultimate Uforea winner will be decided by the lowest combined time between each participant’s Daytime and Nighttime loop. 

***Keep in mind, the races START at 8 AM and 8 PM respectively, so a quick finish on the daytime 50K means HOURS waiting for the nighttime event to start.

  • Overall awards for top 3 Male/Female Finishers for UFOREA DAYTIME

  • Overall awards for top 3 Male/Female Finishers for UFOREA NIGHTTIME

  • Overall awards for top 3 Male/Female Finishers for ULTIMATE UFOREA (Fastest overall combined times)

 

Packet pickup

Packet pickup will be available Saturday of the race beginning at 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM for the DAYTIME event at Woodrun Trailhead (Start/Finish).

Packet pickup will be available Saturday of the race beginning at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM for the NIGHTTIME event Woodrun Trailhead (Start/Finish).

 

Drop bags

Drop Bags can be placed at the Start/Finish aid area, but will not be available on course. This means you will have access to your bag at around mile 20.5 after the first large loop; prior to going out on your shorter, 11.4ish mile loop prior to the finish. You will have access to your bag once during the race, at mile 20.5.

 

Crew and pacers

Crew are welcome! Crew access is limited to Start/Finish and Kelly’s Kitchen. There is NO CREW ACCESS at Crossroads. This is due to our permit limitations.

No Pacers are allowed for either event.