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Black Copperhead Sting 50k

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Black Copperhead Sting 50k race photoBelmont
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Race date Aug expected
August 2027
City · Distance
Belmont · 50km
Entry fee
$100From the 2026 edition
2027Date August 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Aug 15, 2026 · Entry fee $50 · Start 08:10
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 13, 2026
Black Copperhead Sting 50k race photo
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Black Copperhead Sting 50k race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Black Copperhead Sting 50k — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is a loop-course ultra held at Rocky Branch Park in North Carolina.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Black Copperhead Sting 50k runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Black Copperhead Sting 50k — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Black Copperhead Sting 50k course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 08:10
START

Belmont, NC

Start · Google Maps

The events are 50K, 25K, and 5K.

The start is in Belmont, NC, at 8:10 a.m. local time.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Black Copperhead Sting 50k race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit.
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system for this trail race near Belmont, NC.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit. Start/finish is at Rocky Branch Park, 103 Sacco St, Belmont, NC 28012.

Per Historic Belmont community/tourism site (secondary source). Small municipal park just outside Belmont, NC — no public transit access confirmed, car access only.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Rocky Branch Park (repeating 3.24-mile loop course).

Per Historic Belmont / Dirty Wolf Racing (dirtywolfracing.com) course description.

Map

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system for this trail race near Belmont, NC. Nearby Charlotte operates the CATS transit system with its own fare app/card, but it does not reach Belmont's trailheads, so a car is needed for race-day access.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Rocky Branch Park, the race venue, has no public transport, so you will need to drive.

It is about 30 minutes by car from downtown Charlotte.

The course repeats the same loop, making it easy to use a personal aid table,

while the humid August heat in North Carolina demands a well-planned pace strategy.

Registration is handled through UltraSignup.

Times are local to Belmont. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Charlotte: Uncover the Queen City's Black Legacy Walking Tour

Queen City Black Heritage Walking Tour · $27

View on GetYourGuide

The Queen City Experience: 90-min Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte Historical Shuttle Bus City Tour · $41

View on GetYourGuide

Charlotte｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

$83

View on Klook

Charlotte's Best Historic City Tour (Eco-Friendly Electric Cart Ride)

$43

View on Klook

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Charlotte Belmont

Hotel · 2.7km

8.7/10(77)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Black Copperhead Sting 50k start line in Belmont

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Charlotte Belmont

Hotel · 2.7km

8.7/10(77)
View on Booking.com

Holiday Inn Express Charlotte Belmont Airport, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 2.8km

8.2/10(260)
View on Booking.com

Belmont NC Riverfront 2-Bedroom Garden Suite

Accommodation · 3.6km

9.4/10(26)
View on Booking.com

Historic Belmont Home - Short Term or Monthly Stays - Extended Work Trips

Accommodation · 1.4km

View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Charlotte: Uncover the Queen City's Black Legacy Walking Tour

Queen City Black Heritage Walking Tour · $27

View on GetYourGuide

Charlotte｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

$83

View on Klook

Asheville｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Asheville Airport

$158

View on Klook

Charlotte: Uptown Charlotte Historian-Guided Tour

Uptown Charlotte Historic Guided Tour · $21

View on GetYourGuide

What to see in Belmont after the race

Seeing Belmont with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

The Queen City Experience: 90-min Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte Historical Shuttle Bus City Tour · $41

View on GetYourGuide

Charlotte's Best Historic City Tour (Eco-Friendly Electric Cart Ride)

$43

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Belmont.

Total cost and budget for Black Copperhead Sting 50k

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Black Copperhead Sting 50k

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Belmont runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Black Copperhead Sting 50k

FAQ
When does Black Copperhead Sting 50k 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in August 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, August 15, 2026.

How much is the Black Copperhead Sting 50k 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $50.

What distances does Black Copperhead Sting 50k 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Black Copperhead Sting 50k 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:10. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Black Copperhead Sting 50k 2027 start?

Belmont, NC. (From the 2026 edition)

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