The Firefly Trail Run
Apr 17, 2027Hendersonville, NC12 hr, 6 hr +2
5K, 5 weeks before race day, 111 mi away
At a glance
- Date
- May 22, 2027
- Location
- Norton, Virginia
- Distances
- 12K
- Aid stations
- 4
- Registration
- Opens Jan 1, 2027, via ultrasignup.com
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
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The Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run travels predominantly single-track trails on the Flag Rock Area Trails system in the City of Norton's Flag Rock Area Trails system. This race is also part of the High Knob Triple Crown running series.
Key dates
Registration opens
Jan 1, 2027
Race day
May 22, 2027
Pricing
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Aid stations
4| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aid station at approximately 1.6 miles | 1.60 miles | -- | -- | ||
Aid station at approximately 2.8 miles | 2.80 miles | -- | -- | ||
Aid station at approximately 4.1 miles | 4.10 miles | -- | -- | ||
Aid station at approximately 6 miles | 6.00 miles | -- | -- |
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