2026 Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic

🏃‍♂️ 20th Annual 24-Hour Race

Join us for the exciting 2026 Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic!

📍 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.
• Chute: There will be a chute for runners only: please steer clear if taking breaks.

🏞️ 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: Participants will run over 16 small wooden foot bridges, including a 300-foot bridge over the lake.

👥 PACERS

• Registration: All pacers must be registered entrants.
• Purpose: This is to prevent overcrowding on the trail.

🚗 PARKING

• Restrictions: Parking along the entrance road will be restricted to the East side only.
• Main Lot: The main parking area at the lodge has limited parking space, first come/first serve.
• Alternative Parking: If not staying for the full 24 hours, consider parking at the South parking lot or the Moose Lodge.
• Camp: RV camping spaces are available at the Moose Lodge, free but donations are accepted.

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

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

• 1st Place Overall Male MTC Member: 24 Hour
• 1st Place Overall Female MTC Member: 24 Hour
• 1st Place Overall Male MTC Member: 100/K
• 1st Place Overall Female MTC Member: 100/K

All participants surpassing 100/K will receive a 100/K medal.

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. We will begin activating names once the number of entrants drops below 500. When your waitlist entry has been activated, you will have 48 hours to register before the link expires.

If you are registered and cannot attend, please contact the organizers so those on the waitlist can participate.

This is a USATF Sanctioned Event.

For more information, visit the official race page: Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic.