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Terror Trails Ultra

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 31, 202650km
DanielVonFange · Public domain
Race date in 20 days
Oct 31, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Waxhaw · 50km
Entry fee
$45Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Fri, October 30, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
Terror Trails Ultra race photo
DanielVonFange · Public domain
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Terror Trails Ultra — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Now in its third year, the race takes place on the trails of Cane Creek Park on Halloween morning.

As a participant-appreciation event organized by the race director, Entry fee has been reduced for all events.

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.

Terror Trails Ultra 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 Terror Trails Ultra — 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.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Terror Trails Ultra course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
EventStartTime limit
Ultra50km08:0010h
25K25km08:008h
Other6.4km08:30—
8 Miler12.9km08:30—
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Cane Creek Park, 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw, NC

FINISH

Waxhaw, NC

Cutoff
50K starts 2 laps at 12:30

The 50K, 25K, 8 Miler, and 4 Miler events are held together.

Start line is located in Waxhaw, NC, with a local start time of 8 a.m.

Organizer
Rocktop Racing
Typical race-season temperature: around 17°C (62°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Where and when to collect your Terror Trails Ultra 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 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

For the Terres Trails Ultra in Waxhaw, packet collection information has not been published.

Cane Creek Park

Google MapsDirections

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone — Cane Creek Park, 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw, NC; no CATS (Charlotte) bus or rail routes extend to Waxhaw
  • Transit cardWaxhaw, NC is a small town south of Charlotte with no local transit card of its own.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None — Cane Creek Park, 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw, NC; no CATS (Charlotte) bus or rail routes extend to Waxhaw

Course is a looped format through Cane Creek Park, with start/finish and aid stations all within the park. Packet pickup is the evening before at Middle James Brewery in Waxhaw (also not transit-accessible).

Exurban Charlotte-area park with no public transit reach — car required.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Cane Creek Park

Post-race cookout held at the finish.

Map

Start shuttle

No organizer shuttle mentioned.

Transit card

Waxhaw, NC is a small town south of Charlotte with no local transit card of its own. Visitors flying into Charlotte Douglas Airport can use Charlotte Area Transit System's Breeze Card (or CATS-Pass mobile app) within the city, but Waxhaw itself is car-access only, about a 30-40 minute drive south.

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.

The race is run on a roughly 10-mile (16 km) loop course in Cane Creek Park, with multiple laps depending on the event.

The 50 km race completes 3 laps of this loop.

Two aid stations are set up on every lap, so runners can refuel repeatedly.

Distances range from 4 miles to 50 km, making it a fit for first-time ultrarunners as well as runners chasing a faster time.

It is also known for its relaxed, friendly atmosphere with a Halloween vibe.

Times are local to Waxhaw. 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

$82

View on Klook

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

$43

View on Klook

Charlotte: Uptown Charlotte Historian-Guided Tour

Uptown Charlotte Historic Guided Tour · $21

View on GetYourGuide

Hotels near the Terror Trails Ultra start line in Waxhaw

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.

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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

$82

View on Klook

Charlotte: Uptown Charlotte Historian-Guided Tour

Uptown Charlotte Historic Guided Tour · $21

View on GetYourGuide

What to see in Waxhaw after the race

Seeing Waxhaw 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 Waxhaw.

Total cost and budget for Terror Trails Ultra

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Terror Trails Ultra

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Waxhaw runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Terror Trails Ultra

FAQ
When does Terror Trails Ultra 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 31, 2026 in Waxhaw, NC, United States.

How much is the Terror Trails Ultra 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $45.

What distances does Terror Trails Ultra 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Terror Trails Ultra 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Terror Trails Ultra 2026 start?

Cane Creek Park, 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw, NC.

What are the Terror Trails Ultra 2026 cutoff times?

50K starts 2 laps at 12:30.

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