Jumping Off Rock Trailhead, Ophir NC
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
🏃♂️ Event Overview
The 35th 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 7, 2026 for a chilly, hilly good time!
🙋♂️ Volunteer Opportunities
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!
Uwharrie Swag and Awards- Participant Benefits: All participants will receive a long sleeve race t-shirt, complimentary parking and shuttles, well stocked aid stations, and plenty of food and refreshments at the finish line.
- Pottery Awards: All finishers receive pottery awards that are hand-crafted by Michael Mahan, a local Seagrove potter.
- Top Finishers: The top 3 male and female winners in each race will receive handmade commemorative pottery.
- Special Certificates: Top overall male and female overall will also receive Altra shoe certificates. Awards are presented as runners finish.
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