North Carolina · 31.1 Miles
The Derby 50k
The Derby 50k is a 31.1 Miles event held in Ellerbe, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 28, 2026.
- Race day
- November 28, 2026
- Location
- Ellerbe, NC
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Location
- Ellerbe, North Carolina
- Distances
- 31.1 Miles
- Course
- Rolling hills throughout; ~1,400 ft of gain over 3 laps of a 10.5-mile loop on asphalt and dirt.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- ultrasignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; 1400 ft gain, 1400 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the The Derby 50k
Derby 50k Registration ends Nov 23rd or when we reach full capacity, Entries are first come first serve. We do not maintain a wait list. In addition, we ask that you also bring some dog and/or cat food so that we may help the Richmond County Animal Advocates. They will have a van onsite for the food donations. Your race number is your packet and ticket for lunch and can be picked at the Derby Community Building at 7:00 am Saturday morning. There will be spaghetti plates at the Derby Community B…
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The Derby 50k: common questions
- When is the The Derby 50k?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 28, 2026.
- Where is the The Derby 50k held?
- In Ellerbe, North Carolina.
- What distances does the The Derby 50k offer?
- 31.1 Miles.
- How do I register for the The Derby 50k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Derby 50k?
- Yes — registration is open. $45 (from ultrasignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the The Derby 50k start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the The Derby 50k?
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; 1400 ft gain, 1400 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data).
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