Roaring Gap, NC, United States · Saturday, February 6, 2027
Stone Mountain Massacre
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, February
Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 741 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 15 | Dakota Smith · 07:01:42 | Liane Jennings · 07:33:33 |
| 2024 | 50km | 23 | Evan Ferrell · 06:28:11 | Katie Howe · 07:12:27 |
| 2023 | 50km | 22 | David Hedges · 04:27:21 | Emily Carter · 07:09:18 |
| 2022 | 50km | 19 | Andrew Harvey · 05:40:00 | Marissa Kovach · 06:29:52 |
| 2021 | 50km | 20 | George Crump · 04:57:50 | Sarah Muskin · 06:00:55 |
| 2020 | 50km | 25 | William Harrison · 04:48:03 | Marisa Romeo · 04:58:03 |
The field shrank 35% between 2024 (23) and 2025 (15). 40% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 42 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,100 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.