Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race -(Bike & Hike)
When is Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race -(Bike & Hike)?
Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race -(Bike & Hike) takes place on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Albemarle, NC.
What distances does Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race -(Bike & Hike) offer?
Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race -(Bike & Hike) offers 4 events: Solo, 2 Person (price per racer), 3 Person (price per racer), 4 Person (price per racer).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | 20.0 mi | $110.00 | Register |
| 2 Person (price per racer) | 20.0 mi | $110.00 | Register |
| 3 Person (price per racer) | 20.0 mi | $110.00 | Register |
| 4 Person (price per racer) | 20.0 mi | $110.00 | Register |
How much does Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race -(Bike & Hike) cost?
Registration for Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race -(Bike & Hike) starts at $110.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race -(Bike & Hike) held?
Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race -(Bike & Hike) is held in Albemarle, NC at 49104 Morrow Mountain Rd.
About Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race -(Bike & Hike)
JUNE 7th 2025 Saturday
Morrow Mountain State Park, North Carolina. Shelter in the upper parking lot.
Disciplines: Hiking (5-7 miles), and Biking (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 bike 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 biking 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 yards 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 also announce winners and award prizes.
Waivers: All participants must sign a Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement
Minors must race with an adult.
Gear
Required individual gear:
A functional MOUNTAIN bike; no road or cycle cross bikes
CPSC marked bicycling helmet to be worn on all bike sections
rear Bike light with extra batteries on the bike legs (Red tail light on while on public roads)
Food and fluids to last the duration of the race
A pen/ pencil/ sharpie
Knife
Whistle
Individual headlight with extra batteries
Required Team gear:
Compass
Watch
Cell phone in a waterproof case to be carried the entire race.
Basic first aid kit (Adventure Medical Kit Ultralight/Watertight First Aid Kit or equivalent)
Recommended Gear:
Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions. The race will be held rain or shine.
Waterproof map case/ large ziplock bag will work
Water purification method
Race Day Schedule
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06:30am - Park Gates open
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07:00am - 7:45am Race Check-in at picnic shelter
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07:45am - Pre race meeting- to answer questions and update any changes
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08:00am - Saturday Race Start
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01:00pm - Saturday Race Finish
Camping
Interested in camping in the park Click HERE
