Black Mountain Ultra Traverse

The Black Mountain Ultra Traverse is as tough as it gets. This will be one of the toughest, yet most gratifying races you have ever done. From the time you start you will be immediately challenged with a long grueling climb to the summit of Mt. Mitchell, the tallest peak East of the Mississippi. From there you will continue to climb multiple 6,000′ mountains in some of the toughest terrain the Beast Coast has to offer, all this with no aid or support for the entire event. In order to register, runners will have to complete a trail race of at least 50K in distance within the last three years. Please note that the format of this race was inspired of the mentality of winter ultra-races, a low key, no frills race that requires you to be 100% comfortable being alone and self-sufficient. You will be required to filter your water from only a few reliable streams that are along the course. You will have a total of 18 hours to complete this race. Upon registering you will receive a racers handbook which includes all necessary information (.gpx file of the full course, waypoints for water locations along the course, etc…) to successfully complete the race.

If you’re not up to the challenge of the full distance, there is now a 24 mile unsupported option! This is a single 24 mile loop that summits Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi. The run will follow the same path as the 48 Miler to the top of Mt. Mitchell and then will descend Mt. Mitchell via the Mt. Mitchell Trail to continue back to the finish. Participants will have a total of 15 hours to complete this event.

Proceeds from this event will go to the NC High Peaks Trail Association.

Accommodations and Camping
The host hotel for this event will be Albert’s Lodge at Mt. Mitchell located in Burnsville,NC. This will be the start/finish line of the race. Please be sure and use the code “BMUT” upon making a reservation to receive the special group rate if you would like a room. Contact them directly at 828-675-4691.

Outdoor camping spots will also be available with WiFi and outdoor hot showers for a rate of $20.00 per site/night. Please contact Albert’s Lodge directly for camping site reservation.

Mandatory Gear List
All runners will be required to carry the following items prior to receiving their race bib:
Rain Jacket
Hydration storage of at least 2liters/70oz
Water Filter
Minimum of 1,000 calories (can be liquid or solid)
Headlamp WITH extra batteries
Emergency Blanket

Awards
We will have awards for top male and female finishers as well as top Masters male and female awards (age 40+). All finishers will receive a custom embordered BMUT finishers beanie.