4 events in Stokes County, North Carolina

MARCH 28th 2025

Hanging Rock State Park, North Carolina. Shelter at the lakeside parking lot.

Disciplines: Hiking(6-8 miles), MTB biking(12-16miles) and a second hike(3-6miles)

Hanging Rock is part of the Sauratown Mountains - the mountains away from the mountains. The park boasts the highest point in that system with Moore’s Knob at 2,579 feet elevation. The park has more than 20 miles of hiking trails that climb onto spectacular views and some lead to picturesque waterfalls. The single-track bike trails are challenging and enjoyable. This race has No intended water section on the course, so stay dry and come get your race season off to a great start!

The 8 hour race is designed for the beginner racer who wants a taste of the longer races but over a more manageable distance. You get all experience of using a map and the physical and strategic demands that come from the off road disciplines of ADVENTURE RACING.

Teams of 1-4 will trek by foot through the state park and MTB on the trails. The objective of the race is to gather a punch from as many Check Points (unmanned flags in the woods) within the allotted 8 hours. The team with the most points in the least amount of time wins. We expect the winning team to possibly finish the full course within 7 hours.

Race pace for an adventure racer is around 4-5 miles an hour.

Waivers: All participants must sign a Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement

Minors must race with an adult.

• Check Points will be placed on natural features hill tops, stream intersections, coves or at obvious trail intersections.

• The bike section will be on all different surfaces from pavement, mud hard packed trails, and gravel roads.

• All bikes need to have a rear facing flashing red light visible from behind for safety.

• A head lamp is required for all racers. We do not expect you to be doing any of this race in the dark however it is best in case you need them.

• You will need a compass!

You’re not here for ordinary, you’re here for unforgettable.

The Hanging Man was built for athletes who thrive on challenge and live for adventure.

This is more than a triathlon. It’s a multi-stage endurance experience through some of North Carolina’s most beautiful landscapes.Every stage will push you harder. Every finish will make you stronger. And by the end, you won’t just have finished…you’ll have conquered.

We kick things off at the Green Heron Ale House with a 30-mile bike ride that takes you out to the base of Sauratown Mountain, climbing the challenging Sauratown Mountain Road before looping back to the Ale House. From there, you’ll transition to the first run, heading up to the Hanging Rock bluffs trail and making your way toward the lake. The first 500-yard swim takes you across the lake, followed by a short run back to the swim start for a second 500-yard crossing.

Next, you’ll pass the bathhouse and beach before making your way up toward the campground and on to Moore’s Knob Tower—the highest point in the park, offering breathtaking panoramic views. From the tower, the ridge run takes you across rugged terrain, then back down and around the lake to the swim start.

Another 500-yard swim awaits, followed by a run around the lake to the swim start for yet another lake crossing. From there, you’ll run past the aid station, down to the waterfalls, and through the parking lot and trails to return to the bluffs.

Your final challenge: a swim in the Dan River, followed by the last run from the state park lot back to the Green Heron Ale House—where the finish line (and a well-earned celebration) await.

This is more than a triathlon. It’s a multi-stage endurance experience through some of North Carolina’s most beautiful landscapes—designed for those who want to push past limits and soak in every breathtaking mile.

Are you ready to conquer The Hanging Man?

16th Annual Marine Corps League Mud Run hosted by the Percy John Fulton Detachment of Winston Salem

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Race Day Schedule

6:30 am. Gates Open

7:00 am Race Day Check- In and Registration

8:00 am. Competitive Individual Wave #1 (Overall and Age Group Medals)

8:10 am. Open Individual Wave #2

8:20 am Open Individual Wave #3

9:00 Individual awards presented (Time is approximate)

9:30 am. Pollywog Kids Run

10:00 am Competitive Team Wave #1

10:10 am Team Wave #2

10:20 am Team Wave #3

11:00 Competitive Team Awards presented (Time is approximate)

Location:

Jomeokee Park and Campground

1140 Paces Place

Pinnacle, NC 27043

Course Map

Course Info: Lots of Mud! Lots of Obstacles! Hill climbs, mud pits, fire hoses and fun. If you’ve missed any of these, you’re missing out on the dirtiest fun you’ll ever have with a 5K race! It’s a pretty muddy affair! Many folks ask how tough is the course? It can be as hard or as easy as you want it to be. One thing is for sure. When you run this race, the Marines will make sure you finish it. Part of the Marines Creed is to never leave another Marine behind. And for this event, no runners will be left behind!

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