The 12th Annual Vertical Mile Challenge is set for June 20, 2026, with two races (Vertical Mile and Half Vertical Mile) beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area, 3451 Rocky Face Church Road in Hiddenite, NC 28636. Check out the registration link on ultrasignup for additional race information (https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=134501)
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | 4:32:50 | 2:56:58 |
| 2024 | 82 | 4:18:02 | 2:54:34 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | 2:27:21 | 1:20:08 |
| 2024 | 63 | 2:24:30 | 1:20:51 |
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