Race Logistics

Directions / Crew Access / Camping / Lodging

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Location
The race is run on the Uwharrie Trail in the Uwharrie National Forest. All races begin at the northern trailhead on State Road (SR) 1306, two miles east of Ophir, NC

Parking
NEW parking logistics this year! New Forest Service administration at Uwharrie has mandated parking changes to promote safer conditions along the narrow winding road at the start. ALL runners will be directed to park in a field about ¼ mile west of the starting line (a 5 minute walk.) Please follow the signs and obey parking volunteers. Allow time to walk to and from packet pick-up, but please do not arrive before your scheduled race check-in (90 minutes before your race start.) PLEASE MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT TO CARPOOL.

Check-in / Packet Pick-Up
Pick up your bib number and race packet at the pre-race dinner or at check-in prior to your race. ALL runners must check in on race morning. Check-in opens 90 minutes prior to your race and closes 15 minutes prior to your race.

Shuttle Service
Transportation will be provided back to the start area for 8-mile and 20-mile runners without crews. Please be prepared to wait for the van that will take you back.

Bag Check
Turn in a bag of dry clothes at the start and it will await you at the finish (and 40-mile turn.) Official bags will be provided - no personal bags or duffles accepted. NO valuables, please!

Awards
All finishers receive handmade pottery awards from a local Seagrove potter. Top 3 male & female finishers receive special commemorative pottery.

Aid Stations
Aid stations are situated at the 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35 and 38-mile points. Water, Gatorade, Mountain Dew, Coke, cookies and chips at all stations. Soup at the 32-mile point. Soup, snacks & hot drinks at the 40-mile finish.

Crew Access
Crews may access their runners at the 8, 11, 20, 29, 32 and 38 mile points. Driving directions are listed below.

DIRECTIONS TO THE START

DRIVE CAREFULLY!! Uwharrie roads are narrow. It is easy to swerve into the wrong lane if you are going too fast on a curve. Remember, the race is on the trail, not on the roads.

Coming from the west through Albemarle take Hwy 24/27 across the Pee Dee River, turn left at the intersection with SR 1150 (across from the Uwharrie Sportsmen store), proceed to the village of Uwharrie, veer left on Hwy 109, turn right on SR 1303 at Uwharrie Volunteer Fire Department/Ophir 5 sign, arrive in booming downtown Ophir (pronounced O-fer), turn right on SR 1306 at Flint Hill 5 sign just past the Ophir United Methodist Church and cemetery, northern trail head starting point is 1.9 miles down 1306 on your right just past a small bridge.

Coming from the east take Hwy 24/27 to Troy, turn right on Hwy 109 (either Business l09 at the downtown stoplight or the shorter Bypass 109 route at McDonalds), proceed to the village of Uwharrie, turn right on SR 1303 at the Uwharrie Volunteer Fire Department, proceed to Ophir, turn right on SR 1306 at Flint Hill 5 sign, stay on 1306 for 1.9 miles where you will find the northern trail head/race start on your right.

Coming from the northeast: from Hwy 64, take Hwy 220 S to Hwy 134, turn right at intersection with SR 1311 (Abner Rd.), left on SR 1306 (Flint Hill Rd), stay on 1306 to northern trail head/race start on your left –total of 6.3 miles from Hwy 134.

Coming from the northwest, two possibilities confront you from Hwy 109. Adventurous drivers can turn left in Blaine on SR 1300 (dirt, New Hope 6 sign), turn right on the paved SR 1301 toward Eldorado then take a left at the next intersection to Ophir (still 1301 but dirt, take care on the one lane bridge over the Uwharrie River) then right on the paved SR 1134 (Uwharrie 6 sign). Turn left on SR 1306 in Ophir and travel 1.9 miles to the trailhead on your right. Conventional drivers can enter the suburbs of the village of Uwharrie, take a sharp left on SR 1303 at the Volunteer Fire Department station, proceed to Ophir, take a right on SR 1306 at the Flint Hill 5 sign, northern trail head/start will be 1.9 miles down the road on your right.

DIRECTIONS TO CREW ACCESS POINTS
2/38 mile access point - from start, return to Ophir on SR 1306, turn left at T junction (Methodist church on your left), take quick left 2/10 mile from junction on dirt road (SR 1134 NC 109 4 sign), trail crossing is marked with red and white flags.

8/32-mile access point - from start return to village of Uwharrie, continue on Hwy 109 for 2 miles, look for trail crossing sign on highway, parking lot located on left.

11/29 mile access point - return to village of Uwharrie, turn left on SR 1150, proceed 2.5 miles, turn left on Dusty Level Road (dirt FR 1146) just past Yates Place 3 Mi sign, trail crossing is 2.4 miles down dirt road at aid station.

20 mile turnaround access point - return to SR 1150, turn left, proceed to intersection with Hwy 24/27, turn left on 24/27, southern trail head is 1 mile up 24/27 on your left.

DIRECTIONS TO PASTA DINNER
Dinner will be held at The Exchange, 204 S. Fayetteville St (US-220Business) in downtown Asheboro. Look for a blue awning. If street parking is full, park around back by turning on Academy St, then turning right into public parking lot.

From US-220/I-73/74 North, take the NC-42 exit twd Asheboro. Turn RIGHT onto NC-42E. Turn RIGHT onto US-220Business/Fayetteville St.

From US-64/NC-49, turn onto US-220Business North (S Fayetteville St).

CAMPING
Free remote camping for runners at West Morris Mountain campground in Uwharrie National Forest (30 mins from dinner / 3 miles from start.) Camp hosts will keep fire going, provide hot breakfast and hot drinks. Look for campground sign off Ophir Rd (SR1303) approx 5 minutes from Ophir. Space is limited and will fill early. To reserve your spot, email marlacoulthard@aol.com by January 20 – indicate names of campers, number of tents or RV’s (please consolidate!) and whether you want breakfast on race morning.

LODGING
Race HQ*—Hampton Inn—Asheboro
800.426.7866
336.625.9000
1137 East Dixie Dr (Jct Hwys 220/64)
*Request Uwharrie Mountain Run rate

Bed & Bike Inn
Gold Hill, NC – 30 miles from start
704.463.0768
www.bedandbikeinn.com
**Special $69 Uwharrie Run Rate

Days Inn —Asheboro
800.222.0519
336.629.2101 901
Albemarle Rd/Hwy 49, nr Jct Hwys 220/64

Holiday Inn Express—Asheboro
800.HOLIDAY
336.636.5222
1113 East Dixie Dr (Jct Hwys 220/64)
Rates: $65-149

Sleep Inn—Albemarle
800.221.2222
704.983.2770 621
State Route 24/27 bypass

Best Western—Albemarle
704.982.8194
735 Highway 24/27 (next to Sonic)

Days Inn—Biscoe
800.329.7466
910.428-2525 531
E. Main Str. / Hwy 220, Jct. Hwy 24/27

Uwharrie Mountain Lodge—Troy
910.572.3701
1049 Albemarle Rd. Troy, NC 27371 Hwy 24-27

The Underground House—Troy
3743 River Road Troy, NC 27371
910.571.2890
www.uwharriemountainrentals.com

Blair House B&B—Troy
105 Blair Street, Troy NC 27371
910.572.2100
Toll Free: 866.572.2100
www.blairhousebb.com