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SHINING ROCK ADVENTURES
  • The Races
    • Clawhammer Mountain 50k
    • Front Range Five
  • Volunteer
  • Details
    • Policies / Rules
    • Scholarships
  • Connect
    • Contact
    • About
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Our Mission

Shining Rock Adventures, LLC was founded to create opportunities for trail runners to see special places in our region in a supported format emphasizing camaraderie, adventure, challenge, and fun.
We aim to:
-Prioritize racer safety and enjoyment
-Be highly organized and communicative
-Donate a portion of profits to a non-profit beneficiary
-Offer generous provisions at aid stations with a smile
-Provide a healthy environment for participants to challenge themselves
-Have minimal environmental impact at our events and steward our public lands

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OWNER / RACE DIRECTOR

Paige Witherington

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An avid runner and longtime athlete, I've sought time on trails since I was a young girl.  Running club track, I wondered why only run around in circles when you could forge your own path through the woods?  With supportive parents and a cross country coach father, I grew up with a love for the sport of running.  As a recreational runner and cyclist, I feel happiest experiencing the awe and wonder nature provides.  I've participated in trail running and mountain bike races across the country and always leave events feeling a renewed sense of energy from staff, volunteers, and fellow racers.

I've always dreamed of creating a venue to share special experiences in our public lands.  My goal in creating Shining Rock Adventures, LLC is to provide a safe and organized race environment where participants can focus on the joy of moving through nature surrounded by our encouraging community.

Calling Western North Carolina home, I am full of gratitude for access to these remarkable places in my backyard.  When I'm not exploring the trails you can find me with my husband, Justin, on our small farm, Pitch Pine Organic Farm, taking care of our acres of vegetables.  Two of my passions include good food and challenging myself through sport.  After 20 years of successful farming (with hopefully many more to come), I am thrilled to start Shining Rock Adventures to share my enthusiasm for trail running.
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​Donations

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Portions of proceeds from the Clawhammer Mountain 50k and the Front Range Five will be donated to the Pisgah Conservancy.  

The Pisgah Conservancy is a non-profit dedicated to the well-being and betterment of the Pisgah Ranger District, one of the most visited forests in the nation.  The Pisgah Conservancy maintains and grows the richness of this treasure for future generations.

Learn more and donate to support their work here.



Other Thanks

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I wouldn't be able to host these events without the support of my family and friends.  It's a team effort and I offer many thanks to my pack for making this happen!

Humongous props to Pisgah Area SORBA for keeping our trails in mighty fine shape.  Even if you don't ride bikes, these folks make the trails nice for all of us to enjoy.  Please consider joining or donating to their organization.

Carolina Mountain Club is another group that deserves huge recognition.  They maintain hundreds of miles of trails on everything from the Art Loeb to the Appalachian Trail.  We offer so much appreciation for the hard work of all the trail builders and maintainers out there.  Join the club today and work on your Pisgah 400 badge!
Shining Rock Adventures operates this activity with special use permit with the USDA Forest Service.
© Copyright 2022 Shining Rock Adventures, LLC.  All Rights Reserved.
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  • The Races
    • Clawhammer Mountain 50k
    • Front Range Five
  • Volunteer
  • Details
    • Policies / Rules
    • Scholarships
  • Connect
    • Contact
    • About
  • Sponsors