Iron Mountain 30 Mile Trail Run

Race completed

48 km Distance

1,500 m Climbing

4.7 Grit · Challenging

36.6337° N, 81.7837° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 31 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~50 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (30mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 24°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 12 h 51 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 843 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 48 km of trail with 1,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes31 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,500 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

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Adidas