Occoneechee Mountain Challenge 10 Mile Race
Updated
Sunday, January 31, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Hillsborough (Historic Occoneechee Speedway Track, 320 Elizabeth Brady Road). Distances: 10 miles. Entry from $60.
Course and race notes
10 mile trail race organized by the Hillsborough Running Club.
Last year, this event was postponed to a date in February due to icy weather and closure of the Riverwalk, we will announce the back up date shortly, likely a Sunday in mid February. Course Highlights. 1.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, January 31
2027 · in 85 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
Historic Occoneechee Speedway Track, 320 Elizabeth Brady Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Area: Durham & Chapel Hill, Raleigh–Durham
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
10 miles
Price
$60
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Jan 31 (in 85 days)
Opened Aug 24, 2026
Race day in Hillsborough
Weather
52° / 31°F
Typical high and low for January 31, with a 36% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Durham 11 W, NC (7.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:18 AM – 5:40 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
17 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Jan 30
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)3 within 3 mi3 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 3: Inn at Teardrops
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 3: Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hillsborough
About 29 min walk1.5 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 3: Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough (Durham Area)
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
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Hotels on the map
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