North Carolina · 100 Miler · 50 Miler · 50K
Southern Tour Ultra
Southern Tour Ultra is a 100 Miler, 50 Miler and 50K event held in Wilmington, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Friday, January 15, 2027. About 5,405 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 15, 2027
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
- Field size
- ~5,405 runners
Race details
- Date
- Friday, January 15, 2027
- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Distances
- 100 Miler, 50 Miler, 50K
- Field size
- About 5,405 runners
- Course
- Flat coastal course (roughly 20-30 ft elevation) on a shared 10-mile loop; no official total elevation-gain figure published.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $225 (from runsignup.com, checked September 27, 2026)
- Start time
- 6:30 AM EST
- Course profile — 100 Mile
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 50 Mile
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 38°F at the start, 82% humidity, 9 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 27, 2026)
About the Southern Tour Ultra
Get ready for an epic experience at the Southern Tour Ultra! We've got some awesome challenges lined up, including the 100 mile ultra, 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!
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Southern Tour Ultra: common questions
- When is the Southern Tour Ultra?
- The next confirmed date is Friday, January 15, 2027.
- Where is the Southern Tour Ultra held?
- In Wilmington, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Southern Tour Ultra offer?
- 100 Miler, 50 Miler and 50K.
- How many people run the Southern Tour Ultra?
- About 5,405 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 Southern Tour Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Southern Tour Ultra?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $225 (from runsignup.com, checked September 27, 2026).
- What time does the Southern Tour Ultra start?
- 6:30 AM EST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Southern Tour Ultra?
- about 38°F at the start, 82% humidity, 9 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 27, 2026).
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