Southern Tour Ultra

Southern Tour Ultra runs in Wilmington, North Carolina, on January 15 and 16, 2027. The 100 Mile sets off first, at noon on the Friday, on trail. The following morning brings the 50 Mile (80.5 km) at 6:30 AM and the 50K (31 miles) at 7:30 AM, so the longest runners are well into their night by the time the shorter fields start.

Around the racing, the weekend is built like a festival, with classic rock, good beer, camping, tailgating and a large bonfire, which makes it a practical event to bring a crew to rather than one you drive to alone. If the 50K is your entry point, a solid half marathon background plus a few long back-to-back weekends will carry you through; the 50 Mile and the 100 Mile need a season of deliberate ultra training, a fueling plan you have rehearsed, and a clear idea of how you will handle running through the dark.