The Naked Mountain Ultra 25 Mile course loop is an exhilarating trail course that challenges runners with sections of rugged terrain and fast and flowing scenic vistas. 50 Mile Runners will complete this course twice.
The Naked Mountain Ultra 10 Mile course is a scenic out-and-back route designed to provide runners with a taste of the mountain’s rugged beauty and fast singletrack.
- 50 Mile Runners: You will have 15 hours to complete the event. To begin your second loop, you must start no later than 2:30pm (7.5 hours after the race start). - 25 Mile and 10 Mile Runners: There is no strict cutoff—you have all day to complete your race and enjoy the full course experience at your own pace.
- 25 Mile and 50 Mile Runners: You will have access to four fully stocked aid stations positioned strategically along the course, as well as one unmanned hydration station for additional water. These stations will provide hydration, nutrition, and encouragement to help keep you moving strong throughout your race. - 10 Mile Runners: You will pass by aid stations three times during your out-and-back route, ensuring you have multiple opportunities for support and refreshments along the way.
Pacers will be allowed for 50 mile runners only after completing their first lap. Runners may also have crew members positioned anywhere they wish on the course as long as they are not intrusive or pose a risk to other runners.
- 25 Mile and 50 Mile Runners: Drop bag service is available on top of Morrow Mountain, roughly 11 miles into the course. You can access your drop bag for gear, nutrition, or special needs at this key point of the race. Bags will be transported to and from the drop location by event staff.
Runners will pick up their race packets in the park at the start/finish line on the morning of the event, beginning at 6:00am. Look for the Red Check-in flag upon parking.
Parking for the event will be at the Morrow Mountain Pool Parking Lot. Use this link for directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YgzNrQhH9tAoBLw16. Once through the gate, travel into the park and follow the signs directing you to the parking area. Plenty of parking will be available for all participants and spectators.
Porta-jons will be available at the start/finish line and at the Bridle Trail Aid Station. In addition, plumbed restroom facilities are located on top of Morrow Mountain at the aid station there.
Morrow Mountain State Park 49104 Morrow Mountain Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001
Mar 06, 2027
Distance — 80.5K
Type — Running
07:00
$119.00
Mar 06, 2027
Distance — 40.2K
Type — Running
08:00
$89.00
Mar 06, 2027
Distance — 16.1K
Type — Running
08:30
$69.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Albemarle.
Learn more about the host city, Albemarle.
Albemarle is a city in and the county seat of Stanly County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 16,432 in the 2020 census.
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All-time top performances and historical records for Naked Mountain Ultra.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Brian Pickett | '24 | 7:30:11 | |
| 🥈 | Austin Gaydosh | '24 | 8:36:04 | |
| 🥉 | Blayton Thomas | '26 | 8:52:32 | |
| 4 | Rhett Bolick | '24 | 9:06:59 | |
| 5 | Logan Groves | '26 | 9:21:38 | |
| 6 | Jake Connell | '24 | 9:52:12 | |
| 7 | Matt Koons | '25 | 10:08:36 | |
| 8 | Horald Hess | '26 | 10:14:36 | |
| 9 | Matthew Makar | '24 | 10:16:10 | |
| 10 | Levi Graham | '24 | 10:16:11 |
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