October 16, 2022: 10:00 am
Pisgah National Forest
The Course
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5.75 miles
1,165' climbing, 1,165' descending 100% trail (singletrack and skinny doubletrack) Elevation Min/Max: 2,159' / 2,896' A great race for beginners or seasoned trail runners alike. Beginners will appreciate the short course with a pit stop just about halfway through and the sense of accomplishment in tackling these challenging trails. Veteran runners will still find this course tough as the climbs are steep and the descents keep you on your toes - it's a great course for hitting some extra high heart rates and getting good threshold training in a fun environment. Highlights: fall leaf color, fun and technical trails, nice vantage points of nearby mountains and coves, a few bridged creek crossings, lots of hype and encouragement. The Course Rundown: Starting at the low point of the course, you'll head uphill where you'll have about a half mile of wider track to get in position. You'll enter the rhododendron lined Grassy Creek Trail. Climbing to the first high point of the course at around 2,600', you'll take a right onto the lower Sycamore Cove Trail that winds quickly back down the cove over many roots and over a bridge. You'll hang a right for a short steep section of Starens Branch Trail (see photo) and then up Thrift Cove Trail. This climb continues to almost 2,900' then levels out and descends lower Black Mountain Trail - a local's favorite. This ripping steep descent leads you right to the finish! |
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What's Included
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Registration
Day of race registration is available from 8 am until 9 am on 10/16. The cost is $40. Please bring cash to pay.
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Pricing |
7/10/22 - 9/19/22 |
$35 |
9/20/22-10/09/22 |
$40 |
10/10/22 - 10/14/22 |
$45 |
10/16/22 - Day of Race 8 am - 9 am only |
$40 CASH ONLY |
Start/Finish Location
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The start and finish location will be well marked about 1 mile from the intersection of US 64 and Hwy 276/280. Go north on Highway 276 through the entrance of Pisgah and the venue is on the right.
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Schedule
10/16/22, Sunday -
8:00 am - 9:30 am: bib pick up at the Start / Finish Line (see above)
8:00 am - 9:00 am: day of race registraion
9:45 am: mandatory pre-race meeting
10 am: race start
8:00 am - 9:30 am: bib pick up at the Start / Finish Line (see above)
8:00 am - 9:00 am: day of race registraion
9:45 am: mandatory pre-race meeting
10 am: race start
Travel, Accomodations
Closest airport: AVL - Asheville Regional Airport (16.7 miles to the start)
Closest towns: Pisgah Forest (1-2 miles), Brevard (5 miles)
Closest large city: Asheville (32 miles)
Distance to big cities: Atlanta - 173 miles, Charlotte - 126 miles, Chattanooga, TN - 248 miles, Knoxville, TN - 137 miles
Nearby camping (across the street): Davidson River Campground
Aside from spectacular trail running, this area is known for amazing waterfalls, world class mountain biking, tough slab climbing, fly fishing, bluegrass music, the Blue Ridge Parkway, top notch breweries, small farms, and white squirrels. Bring your family along to enjoy all Transylvania County has to offer!
Explore Brevard is a good start when planning your trip.
Information pamphlet about things to do in Pisgah National Forest
Closest towns: Pisgah Forest (1-2 miles), Brevard (5 miles)
Closest large city: Asheville (32 miles)
Distance to big cities: Atlanta - 173 miles, Charlotte - 126 miles, Chattanooga, TN - 248 miles, Knoxville, TN - 137 miles
Nearby camping (across the street): Davidson River Campground
Aside from spectacular trail running, this area is known for amazing waterfalls, world class mountain biking, tough slab climbing, fly fishing, bluegrass music, the Blue Ridge Parkway, top notch breweries, small farms, and white squirrels. Bring your family along to enjoy all Transylvania County has to offer!
Explore Brevard is a good start when planning your trip.
Information pamphlet about things to do in Pisgah National Forest
Weather, Sunrise, Sunset
Weather in mid-October in Pisgah Forest is usually nice and mild with crisp mornings and warm afternoons.
Average high: 68 degrees; Record high: 87 degrees
Average low: 49 degrees; Record low: 29 degrees
It can be sunny or rainy, especially if any late season hurricanes develop. Be prepared for any weather conditions!
You're in for a treat as this is the start of our leaf season, especially at higher elevations.
Day of race -
Sunrise: 7:38 am
Sunset: 6:54 pm
Average high: 68 degrees; Record high: 87 degrees
Average low: 49 degrees; Record low: 29 degrees
It can be sunny or rainy, especially if any late season hurricanes develop. Be prepared for any weather conditions!
You're in for a treat as this is the start of our leaf season, especially at higher elevations.
Day of race -
Sunrise: 7:38 am
Sunset: 6:54 pm
Awards
Top 3 females and top 3 males will receive unique locally crafted awards.
And - you don't have to be the fastest to win something! We're offering several raffle awards as well that will be awarded at the finish.
And - you don't have to be the fastest to win something! We're offering several raffle awards as well that will be awarded at the finish.
Parking
Parking is located near the start of the race - at the ranger station, at the Art Loeb trailhead, or at the work center parking lot. Parking is limited, so please arrive early, consider carpooling, get dropped off at the start of the race, or allow time to walk in from surrounding parking areas in the forest or along the Brevard bike path. Specific information will be included in the prerace guide emailed to all participants.
Fluid Stations
Fluids and support will be passed twice on the course - once within the first half mile and again at 2.3 miles in.
Time Limit
Race cutoff time is 2.5 hours. 2.5 hours equates to roughly a 25 minute average mile pace. A quick hiker could complete the course in this time.
Low Impact Event
We aim to leave no impact on the forest as trail users. Treat the land as it is your own - no littering, stay on the trail, and be kind to other trail users. As we're working to reduce single use materials and keep a small environmental footprint, we appreciate you bringing your own water bottle or vessel if you plan to stop.
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Proud to be a Trail Sisters Approved race!
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Our races meet ATRA Event Standards.
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