05/15/2026
One of the best parts of Blackbeard's is the range of ability levels we see in our participants. Ultras ARE a big deal, but once you start talking to people who've run Blackbeard's you realize it's not just for veteran ultra runners.
Last year, both Josh Lecrone and Chase Price reset the course record, running 14:44:09 and 15:28:28. There are people out there running some fast times!
The 100 Mile course is open 32 hours and the 100K course is open 27.5 hours. There are runners who use every last second on their way to Hatteras.
There are plenty of runners stepping up to the distance for the first time at Blackbeard's, like Jackie (Salty Ginger) and Mad Molly last year in the 100 Mile and 100K.
There are plenty of runners who choose to bring pacers and crew, and plenty who take on the weekend with the help of our amazing aid station volunteers.
And don't forget the Relay. Our Relay teams are the heart of the race. When they're not running they're fiercely cheering on other runners they've never met before, keeping Blackbeard's spirt alive as they leapfrog from one aid station to the next. If you've ever wanted to experience the ultra community, but you're not quite ready to run it solo, don't sleep on the Relay.
March 20-21, 2027
100 Miles, 100K, 100 Mile Relay
OBX
We'll see you out there, Ultra Pirates.