North Carolina · 13 Miles · 50K
Mountains-to-Sea Trail 13M & 50K Challenge
Mountains-to-Sea Trail 13M & 50K Challenge is a 13 Miles and 50K event held in Durham, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, April 11, 2027. About 2,994 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 11, 2027
- Location
- Durham, NC
- Field size
- ~2,994 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, April 11, 2027
- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Distances
- 13 Miles, 50K
- Field size
- About 2,994 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- bullcityrunning.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 6, 2026: opens soon
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — 13 Miles
- Loop course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
About the Mountains-to-Sea Trail 13M & 50K Challenge
Join us for some beautiful spring single track trail miles along the MST! The 18th annual trail race will follow the beautiful Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) as it winds through the woods along the Eno River towards Falls Lake. Not planning to run? PLEASE SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER ! We need you! Thank you 🙂 2027 Race will again be held at Riverside High School MST 13 Miles MST 50+ KM (Closer to 31 miles) All participants will receive a custom race shirt, finisher's award, and plenty of…
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Mountains-to-Sea Trail 13M & 50K Challenge: common questions
- When is the Mountains-to-Sea Trail 13M & 50K Challenge?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, April 11, 2027.
- Where is the Mountains-to-Sea Trail 13M & 50K Challenge held?
- In Durham, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Mountains-to-Sea Trail 13M & 50K Challenge offer?
- 13 Miles and 50K.
- How many people run the Mountains-to-Sea Trail 13M & 50K Challenge?
- About 2,994 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail 13M & 50K Challenge?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail 13M & 50K Challenge?
- Registration status as last checked October 6, 2026: opens soon.
- What time does the Mountains-to-Sea Trail 13M & 50K Challenge start?
- 7:00 AM EDT.
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