Start It, Stanly! Hike It! Fall 2026
Start It, Stanly! Hike It! Fall 2026 is a running race on October 17 – November 28, 2026 in Albemarle, NC.
- Date
- October 17 – November 28, 2026 (81 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
It's another round of the popular Start It, Stanly! Health and Wellness Series, HIKE IT! Atrium Health Stanly has partnered with Morrow Mountain State Park to provide this exciting opportunity. Come by yourself, with a friend, family, or bring a whole group to enjoy the chance to get away from technology while being physically active. Sign up for these FREE sessions today!
Participants should dress appropriately for the weather and most importantly, trail appropriate shoes. Flip Flops, sandals and open toed shoes are NOT appropriate. In the event of inclement weather, we will send an email to participants.
We will hike the posted Saturday dates beginning October 17, 2026. Hike dates are October 17, 31 & November 14 and 28, 2026. All hikes begin at 8:00 a.m. Please be sure to follow the schedule below for starting point.
Morrow Mountain State Park
49104 Morrow Mountain Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
**Please note that parking will vary based on the trail.**
October 17, 2026 @ 8am - Sugarloaf Trail
Meet at the parking area located at the Bridle Trail/Sugar Loaf Trail/Horse Trailer Parking area, one-half mile on right after entering Morrow Mountain State Park.
October 31, 2026 @ 8am - Falls Trail
Meet in the parking area located near the Morrow Mountain boat launch and boat rental facility.
November 14, 2026 @ 8:00am - Hattaway Mountain Trail
Meet at the parking area located at the Bridle Trail/Sugar Loaf Trail/Horse Trailer Parking area, one-half mile on right after entering Morrow Mountain State Park.
November 28, 2026 @ 8:00am - Morrow Mountain Trail - FINAL HIKE
Meet at the parking area located at the Bridle Trail/Sugar Loaf Trail/Horse Trailer Parking area, one-half mile on right after entering Morrow Mountain State Park.
**In the event of inclement weather, hikes may be canceled. In such cases, please check our Facebook event page or you may contact Daniel Harkey at 704-984-8997 for information regarding weather issues and canceled hikes.
Morrow Mountain Trail Map: MOMO Trail map
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Albemarle, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Albemarle, NC
Population
16,527
as of 2023
City Elevation
438 ft
Nearest Airport
USA
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport · 29 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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81
Days to train
- Race
- Start It, Stanly! Hike It! Fall 2026
- Date
- October 17 – November 28, 2026
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Oct 17, 2026