Table Rock Ultras

Table Rock Ultras take place in Morganton, North Carolina, on September 19, 2026. Two trail formats are offered on the same day: a 50K (31 miles) and a 30K (18.6 miles). Table Rock is a mountain in the Pisgah National Forest near Morganton, so you should expect a course with real climbing.

The 30K is a strong option for trail runners who have done a half marathon and want a longer, hillier day without going full ultra. The 50K works as a first ultra for runners with a marathon or long trail race behind them, provided they respect the mountain terrain. Train for either with a 12- to 16-week plan built around a weekly long trail run, hill repeats and some descents on technical ground, since downhills on tired legs are where mountain courses get expensive. In mid-September, western North Carolina can still be humid, so practice hydration and salt intake during your long runs.