Dogwood Ultra Marathons

The Newest 72 Hour on the East Coast!

For year 12 of Dogwood, we have added a new option. We are now offering a 72 Hour option at the event. This gives participants plenty of time to shoot for their PR's over the course of the weekend. We will offer a runner and hiker option for this.

Course

The Dogwood Ultra Marathons returns for its 11th year! The 48 Hour event returns, and now starts on Friday morning. Once again we will offer 10 mile, 12 Hour Solo, 12 Hour Relay, 24 Hour Solo and 24 Hour Relay options. Each relay option can have anywhere from 3-6 participants although the ideal size for the 48 hour relay is 6 people. The ideal size for the 12 and 24 is 4 runners. For the 8th consecutive year the race takes place at Twin Lakes State Park at Shelter 1. All events run the same 3.42 mile loop course. Each loop features approximately 400 feet of elevation change and a couple of stream crossings. This is a rolling course! It will challenge each runner. Sometimes you get your feet wet, sometimes you don't. Awards will be given to all runners finishing 50k, 50 mile, 100k and 100 mile distances. 100 mile finishers will receive a belt buckle. Participants have the option of running their 10 mile or 12 hour race during the day or night. Night races begin at 7:30pm on Saturday. Simply select the day or night choice at registration.. As a veteran owned business, we love giving back to those who help all of us. Teachers, Law Enforcement, Nurses, First Responders and Military should use the code THANKS at checkout for a discount. I do not offer refunds. Runners who contact me ahead of time may be able to roll over to another race or be deferred to next year Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female in each distance.  Only the 1st place relay team will receive an award.  Finisher's awards will be given to all runners completing a 50k, 50 mile, 100k or 100 mile distance.  Runner's finishing 100 miles will receive a belt buckle.  Only complete laps will count.  Runners must finish their current lap by the time cap in order for it to count.  Runners must be present in order to qualify for a prize. The one exception to this is the 12 hour distance. Top 3 male and female will awarded combing both the 12 hour day and night runners. I will make arrangements to get you those prizes.  The following laps must be completed to achieve noteworthy distances: 50k- 9 laps (30.6miles) 50 miles- 15 (51.05 miles) 100k- 19 laps (64.6 miles) 100 miles- 29 laps + one partial lap (100 miles) Beginning in 2020 all of our races will be cupless! the nice thing about the loop course though is that you can leave your cup at the start/finish line. We cannot offer refunds or bib transfers. I can offer you deferral to next year's race Last day to register and receive a shirt is February 20th. Every 10 Mile and 12 Hour option can be run on Friday or Saturday with prior coordination with the RD.

Hiker Category Added

Want to come out and get miles but aren't a runner? Sign up for the hiker category. Hiker participants still get credit (and finisher awards) for hitting mileage (like a 50k or 50 miler). They just don't have to run. At all. While individual distances (i.e. 100 miles) are recognized, hiker participants are not eligible for the podium.

Gluten Free Options

We will now be stocking gluten free options at all our races. Note it on your registration and then ask for our gluten free selections when you encounter an aid station.

Primitive Camping

We will offer primitive camping at the start line on Canopy Row this year. Camping will begin Thursday at 6pm and end Sunday morning.This allows runners to come in and camp prior to their race start. Campers will pay a one time flat fee. They may select this option in the add ons section.

The Parent Loop

New this year is a short (essentially 5k race) within your race. We love seeing parents and children run a loop together. The concept is simple. The parent (or child) signs up to run one loop with their runner. They will receive a 5k finish time. They will also receive a shirt a finisher's award. Interested participants should register for the Parent Loop 5k