Mission Uwharrie 2026

Built for Those Who Serve

Mission Uwharrie brings together trail riders, overland builders, families, vendors, and supporters for a rugged weekend of community, service, and adventure.

Dedicated to supporting our military and veteran community. Military specific resources will be available throughout the weekend creating opportunities for education, networking, and support. A portion of proceeds from Mission Uwharrie will benefit selected veteran focused non-profit organizations to include Mission 22 and The Joel Fund.

Event Preview

See the Mission

Watch a quick preview from Mission Uwharrie.

Weekend Experience

Trails, Expo, Music, Camping & Community

Off-Road Trails

Explore rugged terrain within Uwharrie and Big Creek OHV property.

4x4 and Outdoor Expo

Connect with brands, builders, outfitters, and organizations.

Live Music

Enjoy evening entertainment and festival-style gathering spaces.

Resources

Discover gear, services, and nonprofit booths designed to support our service members and community.

Camping

Stay close to the action with a weekend basecamp atmosphere built for connection.

Missions

Take on sponsor-led challenges, test your skills, earn prizes, and compete for awards.

Military Support

The weekend is centered on service, impact, and honoring those who serve.

Event Details

Hosted in the Uwharrie Region

The weekend is hosted at The Overland Company Training Center (located at 4026 NC-109, Troy, NC), with a schedule designed around outdoor adventure, vendor engagement, and community impact.

This is a rain or shine event, so list of planned activities may have to be altered in case of inclement weather.

Click to read through all our rules and regulations.

Schedule, activities, access details, and rules and regulations are subject to change as final planning is completed.

Questions? Contact the event team

Nov 20 Friday    (Check-in starts at 1pm)

Camper check-in 1–6pm, INEOS capability course, and the 6pm community bonfire.

Nov 21 Saturday    (8am-9pm)

FOB Vendor Alley, Mission Challenges, Food vendors, Music, Ineos Grenadier capability course, and much more!

Nov 22 Sunday    (Check-out by 12pm)

7:30am breakfast, The Joel Fund Coffee Connection, and checkout by noon.

Participant Passes

Choose Your Adventure

Select the pass option that fits your weekend.

Full Event

Weekend Pass

$129
Veterans $99
SIGNUP DEADLINE OCT 31, 2026
  • Veteran discount: $99 per adult veteran
  • Kids (5-15 years old) are $47
  • Toddlers (4 years old and under) are free
  • Includes 2 meal tickets
  • Includes 4 raffle tickets
  • Mission activities/challenges included
  • Access to entertainment all weekend long
  • Access to vendor area all weekend long
  • Trail access to Big Creek and Uwharrie
  • Ineos Grenadier capability course
  • Includes Swag from vendors and Mission Uwharrie apparel
  • Weekend camping from Friday afternoon through Sunday noon
  • Exclusive Friday night bonfire hangout
  • Exclusive Sunday morning campers breakfast
Saturday Only

Day Pass

$52
Veterans $39
ONLINE SIGNUP DEADLINE NOV 17, 2026
  • Veteran discount: $39 per adult veteran
  • Kids (5-15 years old) are $26
  • Toddlers (4 years old and under) are free
  • Includes 1 meal tickets
  • Includes 2 raffle tickets
  • Mission activities/challenges included
  • Access to entertainment on Saturday only
  • Access to vendor area on Saturday only
  • Trail access to Big Creek and Uwharrie
  • Ineos Grenadier capability course
  • Includes Swag from vendors
  • Access to the event from Saturday 8am through 9pm
  • Registrations after October 31 cannot guarantee availability of vendor swag.
  • Last-minute decision or past the online deadline? Day passes can still be purchased on-site during the event. Passes will be available; only vendor swag is subject to availability.

Sponsors & Vendors

We are looking for mission-aligned partners, sponsors, food vendors, outdoor/off-road vendors, and entertainment providers.

Sponsors signup deadline is Aug 31

Vendors signup deadline is Sep 30

Contact Vendor Director

Partner With Us

Be Part of Something Bigger Than the Trail

Mission Uwharrie brings together military service members, outdoor adventure seekers, and off-road enthusiasts for a weekend of adventure, community, and purpose.

  • Sponsors: align your brand with a mission-driven event that supports those who serve.
  • Food vendors: help fuel the weekend and keep participants satisfied.
  • Outdoor & off-road vendors: showcase gear, products, and services to an engaged audience.
  • Entertainment: bring the energy with live music, DJs, performers, or family-friendly activities.

Contact Information

Connect With Mission Uwharrie

Sponsor/Vendor Contact Andy Ricchini (240) 750-9083 sponsor@missionuwharrie.com
General Event Contact Trailhead Management LLC (910) 352-8367 info@missionuwharrie.com

Mission Uwharrie '26  •  November 20–22, 2026

Full Event Schedule & Map

Presented by Full Send Aerotech

The Overland Company Training Center • 4026 NC-109, Troy, NC 27371

Arrival & Check-In Information

Friday, Nov. 20 — Weekend Campers

Camper check-in: 1:00pm–6:00pm.

Arriving after 6:00pm? Text 910-352-8367 with only your name, approximate arrival time, and number of people in your party.

Campsites are first come, first served. RVs are boondocking only and will be directed to a separate area; stop at registration for details.

Saturday, Nov. 21 — All Attendees

7:30am: 4x4 staging opens.

8:00am: The event officially opens to attendees.

If joining an early-morning mission or trail ride, please complete check-in before participating. You may begin lining up in the staging area at 7:30am.

Check-in is under the name of the person who purchased the tickets for your group.

At check-in, you will receive an event map and schedule, access wristbands, included meal and raffle tickets, an OHV pass if needed, applicable event T-shirts and participant swag, and Mission Log / activity information.

Saturday-only passes receive the same check-in materials except an included event T-shirt. A limited quantity of event T-shirts may be available for purchase.

Friday, November 20

Arrival, setup, and community kickoff — primarily for weekend campers.

  1. 1:00pmCamper check-in begins. Lunch available from Southern Social BBQ Food Truck and Dirty Pig Soda & Food Truck.
  2. 1:00–6:00pmINEOS Grenadier Capability Course.
  3. 6:00pmFriday Night Community Bonfire Social, sponsored by East Carolina Off-Road.
  4. 10:00pmFOB Full Send Aerotech closes / quiet hours begin.

Saturday, November 21

Main event, missions, trail rides, raffles, food, and live music.

Official event start: 8:00am  •  4x4 staging opens at 7:30am.
  1. 7:30amBreakfast from Frisky Biscuit & Mission Coffee; 4x4 staging opens.
  2. 8:00amEvent officially opens to all attendees.
  3. 8:30–10:30amEasy/Moderate Trail Ride #1 — Uwharrie Run.
  4. 9:00am–noonThe Overland Overland Trek Mission Challenge.
  5. 9:30am–12:30pmHard Trail Ride — Uwharrie Run.
  6. 10:00am–3:00pmAxe Throwing Mission open.
  7. 11:00amLunch available from Frisky Biscuit & Southern Social BBQ Truck.
  8. 1:00–3:00pmEasy/Moderate Trail Ride #2 — Uwharrie Run.
  9. 1:00–5:00pmTrail to Recovery Rock Crawl Mission Challenge.
  10. 4:00pmDinner available from Southern Social BBQ.
  11. 5:00pmRetreat — participants and vehicles return.
  12. 5:30pmVendors shut down / dinner.
  13. 6:30pmAwards & Raffle Ceremony.
  14. 7:30–9:00pmLive music by GenX.
  15. 10:00pmFOB Full Send Aerotech closes / quiet hours begin.

Sunday, November 22

Campers' breakfast, community connection, and departure.

  1. 7:30amBreakfast from Frisky Biscuit & Mission Coffee.
  2. 8:30amThe Joel Fund Coffee Connection.
  3. 12:00pmEvent concludes — check out by noon.

Event Areas & Sponsors

Forward Operating Base (FOB)

Full Send Aerotech — vendor booth area.

Rally Point Stage

Sponsored by Celtic Crawlers Off-Road Garage & Freedom Offroad.

INEOS Grenadier Capability Course

Obstacle course presented by Greensboro INEOS Grenadier.

Mission Headquarters

Sponsored by East Carolina Off-Road — event check-in.

Event Map

Use the map to find check-in, activities, vendor areas, and camping locations. Select the image to view it at full size.

Mission Uwharrie 2026 full site map with event areas, check-in, activity locations, roads and camping areas

Additional Information

Additional event merchandise and swag will be available for purchase during the weekend, along with extra raffle tickets.

Mission Uwharrie is a rain-or-shine event. Times, trail rides, activities, and access may change due to weather or operational needs. Please review the Event Rules & Regulations.

Questions? Contact info@missionuwharrie.com or call 910-352-8367.

Mission Uwharrie 2026 • Service Driven. Adventure Focused.

Participant Sign Up

Weekend Pass   $129


T-Shirt Sizes

Please select one shirt size for each registered participant 5 years old or older.

I have read and agree to the rules and regulations set for this event.
I have read and agree to the terms and conditions set for this event.
I have read and agree to the participant waivers set for this event.

Participant Sign Up

Day Pass   $52


I have read and agree to the rules and regulations set for this event.
I have read and agree to the terms and conditions set for this event.
I have read and agree to the participant waivers set for this event.

Mission Uwharrie 2026 sponsor and partner poster
a