Beast of the East 100

Beast of the East 100 takes place in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, on December 12, 2026, with five distances starting in a tight window on the same morning: the 100 Miler at 8:00 a.m., the 100K (62 miles) and the 50 Miles at 8:10 a.m., the Marathon (26.2 miles) at 8:20 a.m., and the Half Marathon (13.1 miles) at 8:30 a.m. The lineup lets you choose anything from a half marathon to a full 100-mile ultra on the same day and in the same place.

The 100-mile and 100K formats are serious ultra-distance undertakings that call for months of consistent volume, back-to-back long runs, and a rehearsed fueling plan, as well as a strategy for running through the night in December cold. The 50 Miles is a natural next step for runners who have completed a 50K, while the marathon and half marathon give you a way to share the day without committing to an ultra. Whichever distance you pick, plan your layers and lighting carefully for a short winter day.