- PISGAH RUNNING AT IT'S FINEST -

Our Trail Running Events:

Clawhammer Mountain 50k
​October 15, 2022

Brutally beautiful singletrack

Front Range Five (ish)
​October 16, 2022

Short and steep

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Clawhammer 50k

This 90% singletrack figure eight loop takes you to some of the most magical parts of the Pisgah National Forest.  High quality trails lead you atop sweeping ridges, rock outcroppings, over bridges, creeks, across wetlands, and alongside rushing rivers.  You'll glimpse Looking Glass rock from six different vantage points and climb and descend almost 6,500 feet over the course of 50 kilometers.  This is a tough course, but will be rewarded with excellent trail and fully stocked aid stations.

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Short and Steep

Front Range Five(ish)

This 5.75 mile course is a good opportunity for beginners to hit the trails or for seasoned runners to show off climbing and descending speed.  Don't be fooled by the short distance though - there's over 1000' of challenging climbing!  This heart shaped loop doesn't set foot on pavement or road.

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-Clawhammer Mountain 50k
-Front Range Five

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Check out the businesses partnering with us to make these events great!

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- VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -

Help out and have some fun!

We rely heavily on volunteers and would love to have your help. 
We guarantee a fun, organized event where your assistance will be appreciated.
If you're interested in spending a morning or day with us, go to the volunteer page.

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Shining Rock Adventures operates this activity with special use permit with the USDA Forest Service.

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“Let your heart race. Let it run wild and free. Let it burst out with sounds of liberty, of gratefulness for being alive at this moment for this moment is all we have.”
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― Ayokunle Falomo