At a glance
- Date
- May 15–16, 2027
- Location
- Burnsville, North Carolina
- Distances
- 50K, 25K
- Elevation gain
- 12,000 ft
- Registration
- Closes May 14, 2027, via ultrasignup.com
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
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A mountain race boasting 12,000 ft of vertical gain in the 50k and 4,500 gain in the 25k, featuring ridiculously technical trails and incredible views from Mt. Mitchell and surrounding peaks. Known as "hands down the hardest 25k and 50k in North America".
Key dates
Registration ends
Jan 28, 2027
Registration closes
May 14, 2027
Race day
May 15, 2027
Pricing
50K
Registration, then $155 from Jan 29, 2027
$139
EARLY START 50k Option
Registration, then $155 from Jan 29, 2027
$139
25K
Registration
$125
11K
Registration
$60
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