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Saturday, February 6th, 2027
Jumping Off Rock Trailhead, Ophir NC
Ultra
37–55°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2026
24–46°F
dry
2025
40–68°F
dry
2024
34–49°F
dry
2023
39–58°F
dry
2022
25–43°F
dry
2021
31–51°F
dry
2020
57–67°F
rain
2019
51–72°F
dry
2018
34–56°F
dry
2017
36–62°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
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!
Volunteer Opportunities
- Not Running This Year? Please sign up to volunteer!
- Volunteer Link: Sign Up Here
- Need for Volunteers: We need lots of them.
- Incentive: Volunteers are offered early entry into next year's race!
A Race to Remember
- Participant Perks: All participants will receive a long sleeve race t-shirt.
- Logistics: Complimentary parking and shuttles will be provided.
- Aid Stations: Well stocked aid stations will be available along the course.
- Awards Tradition: All finishers receive pottery awards, and top overall male and female will also receive Altra shoe certificates.
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