Ultra Running Hub Morganton, NC, United States · Saturday, September 19, 2026
Table Rock 50 km Ultra
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, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 447 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 186 | Hunter Gilbert · 04:12:49 | Naomi Ferrell · 05:16:37 |
| 2024 | 50km | 205 | Drew Marshall · 04:15:08 | Ali Cooper · 05:23:39 |
| 2023 | 50km | 187 | James Thompson · 04:42:18 | Jana Grindheim · 05:29:03 |
| 2022 | 50km | 184 | James Thompson · 04:38:01 | Amelie Roy · 05:08:57 |
| 2021 | 50km | 165 | Peter Schlachte · 04:46:33 | Amy Ross-Johnson · 05:24:22 |
| 2020 | 50km | 103 | Nick Horne · 04:26:58 | Regan Sikes · 06:16:41 |
| 2019 | 50km | 227 | Derek Gibson · 04:18:09 | Amanda Morris · 05:11:05 |
| 2018 | 50km | 215 | Reese Wells · 05:00:57 | Amanda Morris · 05:02:59 |
| 2017 | 50km | 245 | Eli White · 04:22:30 | Anne Wheatly · 05:03:03 |
| 2016 | 50km | 177 | Gavin Coombs · 04:37:33 | Anne Wheatly · 05:13:05 |
The field shrank 9% between 2024 (205) and 2025 (186). 24% 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 rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 20 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 1,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Table Rock 50 km Ultra, a trail race held in Morganton, NC, is a fixed-distance 50k event with 1000 meters of elevation gain, making it a challenging course. Its 20 meters of climb per kilometer sets it apart from flatter 50k races.
With 186 finishers in its latest edition in 2025, this race has a larger field than 89% of its 2663 peer 50k races. The course, starting and finishing at Steele Creek Park, is known for long, steep climbs, water crossings, and technical trails. The race will next be held on September 19, 2026, marking its 10th edition since it began in 2016.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.