Southern Tour Ultra

About the Event

Get ready for an epic experience at the Southern Tour Ultra! We've got some awesome challenges lined up, including the Last Man Standing showdown, a 50 Mile race, a 50-kilometer race, and a 50-mile team relay. It's a chance to be a part of history while staying healthy and having a blast. And guess what? There's more than just racing – we've got classic rock music, fantastic beer, camping, tailgating, and a massive bonfire that'll keep the excitement going all day. Join us for a race day like no other!

Schedule:

5:00 am: Gates open at Scott's Hill Loop Road.
5:30 am: Shuttle service starts from Poplar Grove Plantation.
6:15 am: 50-Mile meeting (mandatory).
6:30 am: 50-Mile race begins.
7:15 am: 50K meeting (mandatory).
7:30 am: 50K race begins.
8:15 am: Relay meeting (mandatory).
8:30 am: 50-Mile Relay first leg begins (all first runners must check in by 8:00 am).
4:00 pm: Course sweep begins.
50K and 50-Mile runners must be on their final lap by this time to finish.
5:00 pm: All relay teams must be on their last lap.
10:00 pm: Quiet time for campers—music and noise must be off.

Course Info:

The Southern Tour Ultra is a truly unique race held on private property along the untouched beauty of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, just outside Wilmington, NC. This land is a hidden gem of the Carolina Coast, where deer hunters annually enjoy its natural splendor. We are privileged to host this race on such historic and pristine terrain. Remarkably, George Washington’s historic Southern Tour once traversed this very property, where U.S. Highway 17 now stands.

The course is primarily flat, featuring natural rolling flows without steep climbs. However, the challenge lies in its variety: packed sand paths, single-track trails, and bush-hogged routes through dense woods. This dynamic terrain will keep runners engaged and rewarded with unparalleled scenery.

Racers will weave through a labyrinth of trees and winding paths, taking them from historical grounds where President Washington once stood to the open, sand-swept coastal plains. Imagine running beneath a canopy of vines and dense forest, emerging into marshland with breathtaking views. Along the way, you may encounter ospreys soaring above or deer crossing your path—immersing you in the pure essence of an Ultra experience.

The sweeping blue and orange skies of the Carolina coast will inspire and beckon you to keep going. This race is not just a run—it’s a journey into the heart of nature and history, promising memories as vivid as the views.

Click here 50 mile and 50K Individual 10 mile Course Map
Click here 5 Mile Relay Course Map
Click here Last Man Standing Course Map

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