Uwharrie Mountain Run
Uwharrie Mountain Run is a trail running and running race on February 6, 2027 in Ophir, NC, with entry fees from $60 to $100.
- Date
- February 6, 2027 (162 days to go)
- Price
- $60–$100
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
The 36th annual Uwharrie Mountain Run offers challenging, winter, single-track trail runs of 8, 20, and 40 miles in central North Carolina’s Uwharrie National Forest. Rocks, roots, creeks, cookies, and handmade pottery awards make Uwharrie a perennial favorite among both recreational and elite trail runners.
Join us February 6, 2027 for a chilly, hilly good time!
NOT RUNNING THIS YEAR?
Please sign up to volunteer!
We need lots of them and volunteers are offered early entry into the next year's race!
A RACE TO REMEMBER!
All participants will receive a long sleeve race t-shirt, complimentary parking and shuttles, well stocked aid stations, helpful volunteers, and plenty of food and refreshments at the finish line. Awards are a special tradition at Uwharrie, a region known for its beautiful pottery. All finishers receive pottery awards, and the top overall male and female overall will also receive Altra shoe certificates. Awards are presented as runners finish.
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
53°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Albemarle, 16 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ophir, NC
Nearest Airport
USA
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport · 45 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 50 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Uwharrie Mountain Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
162
Days to train
- Race
- Uwharrie Mountain Run
- Date
- February 6, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Uwharrie Mountain Run
Feb 6, 2027