2026 Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic

🏃‍♂️ 20th Annual 24-Hour Race

Join us for the exciting Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic!

📍 VENUE

Hinson Lake, Rockingham, North Carolina

📜 RULES

• Timing: This event will be electronically timed. All participants will be issued a bib/chip which must be worn at all times to guarantee that all completed laps and splits are recorded.
• Chute: There will be a chute for runners only and if you will be taking a break, you will be asked to steer clear of the lap counting area.

🛤️ COURSE

• Distance: The course is the 1.5032-mile inner loop that circles the lake.
• Certification: It is a USATF certified course with certification code NC14103DF.
• Trail: The surface is sand/gravel-maintained trail through the woods.
• Features: You will run over 16 small wooden foot bridges including a 300-foot bridge that crosses over the lake.

👟 PACERS

In an effort to prevent overcrowding on the trail, all pacers must be registered entrants.

🚗 PARKING

• Access: To allow access to emergency vehicles, parking along the entrance road will be restricted to East side only (on your left as you enter the facility).
• Main Lot: The main parking area at the lodge has limited parking space and is first come/first serve.
• Alternative: If you are not planning to stay on the trail for the entire 24 hours, please park in the South parking lot or at the Moose Lodge.
• Reminder: Remember to lock your vehicle and do not leave valuables in plain sight!

⏰ THE START

The event starts at the foot bridge of the dam in the main parking lot. Start time is 8:00 AM.

🏆 AWARDS

• 24 Hour 1st Place Overall Male Participant
• 24 Hour 1st Place Overall Female Participant
• 100/K 1st Place Overall Male Participant
• 100/K 1st Place Overall Female Participant

Additional awards will be given to local MTC members and all participants surpassing 100/K will receive a 100/K medal.

🔒 POLICIES

• There is a no refund policy. All entries are non-transferrable and there are no deferrals.
• Race participant cut-off is 500. Once the cut-off has been reached, there will be an option to add your name to a wait list.
• When your waitlist entry has been activated, you will have 48 hours to register before the link expires.
• If you are registered and for any reason cannot attend, please contact me so those on the wait list will have a chance to participate.

This is a USATF Sanctioned Event.