Hellbender 100
Old Fort, NC
Hellbender 100 is a trail race of 100 miles (161 km) in Old Fort, North Carolina. The next edition is on Friday, May 7, 2027. The race gives its climbing as 20,000 ft (6,096 m); measured from its course file, it's 16,886 ft (5,147 m). It starts at 1,673 ft (510 m) above sea level. Its high point is 5,377 ft (1,639 m). The course finishes where it starts. It's a Hardrock 100 qualifier and a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all.
There are 5 other upcoming 100-mile races in North Carolina. Hellbender 100 climbs about 200 ft a mile (38 m per km), near the middle of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Hellbender 100
When is Hellbender 100 2027?
Hellbender 100 2027 is on Friday, May 7, 2027.
Where is Hellbender 100?
Hellbender 100 is held in Old Fort, North Carolina.
How long is Hellbender 100?
Hellbender 100 is 100 miles (161 km); its course file measures 102 miles.
How much elevation gain does Hellbender 100 have?
Hellbender 100 has 20,000 ft (6,096 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is Hellbender 100 a Western States qualifier?
Yes. Hellbender 100 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 Hellbender 100?
Hellbender 100 has open registration.
What is the weather usually like at Hellbender 100?
Around Hellbender 100's date, the day's high is typically about 74°F (23°C) and the low about 52°F (11°C), averaged over recent years.
How many aid stations does Hellbender 100 have?
Hellbender 100's course has 10 aid stations after the start.
Where can I see the Hellbender 100 elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Hellbender 100'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 Hellbender 100?
Hellbender 100 climbs about 200 ft a mile (38 m per km), near the middle 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
- Beast of the East 100 100 Mile · Dec 12, 2026
- Appalachian 200 / 100 100 Mile · Mar 10, 2027
- Leatherwood Marathons 100 Miles · Apr 3, 2027
- Umstead 100 Mile · Apr 3, 2027
- Uwharrie 100 Mile and 100K Trail Run 100 Mile · Oct 2027, TBD
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