February 22, 2026
Important Race Information
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Race Location
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Uwharrie National Forest
Badin Lake Recreation Area
Kings Mountain Point
Click HERE for directions
Registration
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-Click the registration box above to go to the registration page.
-Early Pricing ends after 11:59 PM, Sunday, February 8, 2026. $10 price increase after.
-Online registration CLOSES at 11:00 PM, Thursday, February 19, 2026.
-Must register by 11:59 PM Sunday, February 8, 2026, to guarantee an event shirt.
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Race Day Registration
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-If race is not sold out, we will offer day of registration.
-Event shirt WILL NOT be offered with race day registration.
Registration Opens
12/8/2025 9:00 AM
CATEGORIES &
PRICING
Long Course
Pricing $85*
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Open Men
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Open Women
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Men 30-39
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Women 30-39
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Men 40-49
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Women 40-49
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Men 50-59
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Women 50+
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Men 60+
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Clydesdale
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E-Bike (Non-Competitive)
Short Course
Pricing $75*
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Open Men
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Open Women
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Men 40-49
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Women 40-49
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Men 50-59
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Women 50+
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Men 60+
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Clydesdale
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E-Bike (Non-Competitive)
*Early pricing ends Sunday, February 8, 2026. $10 price increase after.​
Refunds, Transfers, Deferrals
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No transfers or deferrals under ANY circumstances.
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If race sells out, we will consider a transfer to another race if we have someone on a waitlist to take your spot.
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Refunds available until January 18, 2026, of 50% entry fee.
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No refunds after January 18, 2026, NO EXCEPTIONS.
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WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE THE RACE INSURANCE THAT IS OFFERED FROM THE REGISTRATION SITE.
To view a map with aid station icons, click on the distance you'd like to view then click on View Full.
The maps above will show dirt/gravel roads in red, and paved roads in black.
LONG COURSE
54.7 Miles ~ 4,292 Feet of Elevation
Aid Station @ Miles, 21, 24, 46 & 49.
SHORT COURSE
29.1 Miles ~ 2,291 Feet of Elevation
Aid Station @ Miles 21 & 24
*Distances may not be exact, they are based off of Ride With GPS route planner and have not been verified in person.
UFGG Is Part Of The
SUNDAY, February 22, 2026
7:15 AM -- Registration Opens
8:30 AM -- Registration Closes
8:45 AM -- Racer Meeting At Start
9:00 AM -- RACE START
11:00 AM -- Post-Race Meal Begins
11:30 AM -- Short Course Awards
12:30 PM -- Long Course Awards
*Times are subject to change.
**If a podium is not full at scheduled time, we will do a second awards 30 minutes later.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
INCLUDED WITH
REGISTRATION
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Well-Marked Course
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Chip Timing
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Event Shirt (If Registered By 2/8/26)
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Post-Race Meal
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Fully Stocked Aid Stations
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Awards For Top-3 In Each Category
PHOTOS
Race Sponsor
A huge thank you goes out to our friends at Discover Uwharrie for their support of our event in Uwharrie National Forest. Click on the logo below to go to their website and learn everything you need to know about what this amazing area has to offer. Learn where to stay, things to do, etc.
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