Uwharrie Mountain Run 2021 Photos

Photos of the 40 milers (at mile 35) and 16 milers (at mile 11)

This past weekend I volunteered at the Uwharrie Mountain Run 8-16-40 miler race put on by Bull City Running. I was at the mile 5/35 (for the 40 milers) aid station (mile 5/11 for the 16 milers). While I was there I snapped photos of the racers coming back along the course. The full album is available on Facebook, but here’s a quick glimpse of the highlights! Congratulations to all the racers!

Have you ever done the Uwharrie Mountain Run or have you explored the Uwharrie National Trail? Let me know in the comments!

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