152 Hinson Lake Road, Rockingham NC
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
🏃♂️ 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.
