Not-A-Sprint Weekend

The Not-A-Sprint Ultra Races, held annually in Forest City, North Carolina, is an endurance running event featuring 3, 6, and 12-hour race options. The course is a scenic, flat, and paved 8.34-mile out-and-back loop along the Thermal Belt Rail Trail, with minimal elevation gain (95 feet) and about 35% shaded areas to help with late summer heat. Starting and finishing at the Pavilion on Park Square, the race offers well-stocked aid stations and a supportive atmosphere welcoming both elite ultrarunners aiming for 50+ miles and newcomers or walkers.

Awards include a belt buckle for 50-mile finishers and a cash prize for new course records. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.