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Trail · 100 Mile

Umstead


NC

WSER Qualifier
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Umstead is a trail race of 100 miles (161 km) in North Carolina. The next edition is on Saturday, April 3, 2027. The race gives its climbing as 8,000 ft (2,438 m). It starts at 366 ft (112 m) above sea level. Its high point is 467 ft (142 m). The course finishes where it starts. It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Entry is by lottery.

There are 5 other upcoming 100-mile races in North Carolina. Umstead climbs about 80 ft a mile (15 m per km), flatter than 80% of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.

100miDistance
8,000ftClimbing

The course

100miMeasured distance
15Aid stations
7,841ftMeasured climb
7,841ftDescent
467ftHigh point
254ftLow point

Questions about Umstead

When is Umstead 2027?

Umstead 2027 is on Saturday, April 3, 2027.

Where is Umstead?

Umstead is held in North Carolina.

How long is Umstead?

Umstead is 100 miles (161 km).

How much elevation gain does Umstead have?

Umstead has 8,000 ft (2,438 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

Is Umstead a Western States qualifier?

Yes. Umstead is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.

How do you get into Umstead?

Entry to Umstead is by lottery.

How many aid stations does Umstead have?

Umstead's course has 15 aid stations after the start.

Where can I see the Umstead elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Umstead's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

How hilly is Umstead?

Umstead climbs about 80 ft a mile (15 m per km), flatter than 80% of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.

What other 100-mile races are there in North Carolina?

Other upcoming 100-mile races in North Carolina include Beast of the East 100 (December 12, 2026), Appalachian 200 / 100 (March 10, 2027) and Leatherwood Marathons (April 3, 2027).

Other races in North Carolina

Every race in North Carolina

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