2026 Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic

20th Annual 24-Hour Race

VENUE:

Hinson Lake, Rockingham, North Carolina

RULES:

• Timing: This event will be electronically timed.
• Bib/Chip: 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.
• Surface: The surface is sand/gravel-maintained trail through the woods.
• Bridges: 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:

• Restricted Parking: Parking along the entrance road will be restricted to East side only (on your left as you enter the facility).
• Main Area: The main parking area at the lodge has limited parking space and is first come/first serve.
• Alternative Parking: If you are not planning to stay on the trail for the entire 24 hours, park in the South parking lot or at the Moose Lodge located on Crow Run.
• Security 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:

• Overall Awards: 24 Hour 1st Place Overall Male and Female Participants.
• 100/K Awards: 100/K 1st Place Overall Male and Female Participants.
• MTC Member Awards: 24 Hour and 100/K 1st Place Overall Male and Female MTC Members.
• Medals: All participants surpassing 100/K will receive a 100/K medal.

No Refund Policy: There is a no refund policy. All entries are non-transferrable and there are no deferrals.

Participant Cut-off: 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.

Wait List: When your waitlist entry has been activated, you will have 48 hours to register before the link expires.

Contact for Absence: 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.