Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race (Boat & Hike ) 2026 — Albemarle, NC

Date
May 30, 2026
Location
Albemarle, NC
Venue
49104 Morrow Mountain Rd
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$90.00 – $110.00
Events
Solo, 2 Person (price per racer), 3 Person (price per racer), 4 Person (price per racer)
Includes
T-Shirt
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On May 30, 2026, the Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race takes place in Albemarle, North Carolina at 49104 Morrow Mountain Rd. This adventure race combines boating and hiking over a 20-mile course and starts at 8:00 AM. Entry fees range from $90 to $110. The event tests multisport capability across water and trail segments, making it suitable for athletes with mixed endurance backgrounds. The five-hour format demands solid pacing and efficient transitions between disciplines. Participants should prepare for both paddling and running or hiking components across the full distance.

From the Race Organizer
Morrow Mountain State Park, North Carolina. Shelter in the upper parking lot . Disciplines: Hiking (5-7 miles), and Paddle (3-6 miles) This adventure race is designed to help the folks new to adventure racing get their feet wet in the sport and to challenge veteran racers who have limited time to race. Racers will hike and paddle to collect a series of checkpoints. Race pace for an adventure racer is around 4-5 miles an hour. Racers will use pre-plotted CalTopo maps to navigate to check points while paddling and running/trekking through the state park. You can compete as a team or solo. The team of 2-4 must complete all task together, no more than 100 feet apart at any given time unless specifically identified by the race director. Check Points will be placed on natural features hill tops, stream intersections, coves or at obvious trail intersections. This race starts and finishes at the picnic shelter. At the completion of the race, we will have food and drinks for the racers. We will

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race (Boat & Hike ) 2026 — Albemarle, NC?

Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race (Boat & Hike ) 2026 — Albemarle, NC takes place on May 30, 2026. The race is held in Albemarle, North Carolina.

Where is Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race (Boat & Hike ) 2026 — Albemarle, NC held?

Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race (Boat & Hike ) 2026 — Albemarle, NC is held at 49104 Morrow Mountain Rd in Albemarle, North Carolina.

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