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biggest firstElevation gain, measured two ways
| Source | Gain | vs lidar |
|---|---|---|
| Course file (GPX) | 2,185ft | -9% |
| USGS lidar, 1 m | 2,388ft | reference |
They differ because a GPS file picks up noise on every wiggle and often takes its heights from a coarse terrain model, while lidar maps the ground itself to about a metre. We sampled this route every 98 ft against USGS 3DEP and counted each rise of 10 ft or more, on Oct 23, 2026. The planner still uses the course file.
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About this course
MST 100 Endurance Race 50 Mile covers 51.9 mi (83.5 km) with 2,185 ft of elevation gain through North Carolina, United States. That is about 42 ft per mile of climbing, and 2,264 ft of descent. The course tops out at 417 ft and bottoms out at 240 ft. The surface is 87% trail and 8% paved. The interactive map above shows the full route with its elevation profile and aid stations, built from the course's GPS file.
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Course history
- Jun 20, 2026Added to the catalog
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