HARDford 50 and HARDERford 75

About this race

Race Overview Riders have two course options: The HARDford 50 and the HARDERford 75. Both fully-supported courses are 50+ miles and 6,500 ft. of climbing, and 75 miles and 10,300 ft. of climbing (respectively) through Cherokee and Pisgah National Forests. Course Conditions: 75% gravel, 10% dirt, and the remainder on pavement. Supported Aid Stops: Two fully stocked aid stops along the H50 course, and three along the H75. Bike Types: CX and MTB are both appropriate. Start and Finish Location Rapid Expeditions, 3605 Hartford Rd, Hartford, TN 37753 Date and Time Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 8am (7:45am rider meeting at the starting line) Course Maps Riders are responsible for downloading and using the provided maps. Course will not be marked. Course Map Link: Click here for link to course map. Categories Women’s and Men’s Open Single Speed Junior Women's and Men's Women’s and Men’s Masters: (age 40-49) Women's and Men's Grand Masters: (age 50+) Category ages are based on day-of-race age. Race director reserves the right to combine categories for full podiums. Awards All categories will have podiums three deep. Also, we will have Overall podiums for both HARDford and HARDERford (Male and Female) five deep, with top three spots receiving cash payout! T-Shirts Event t-shirts can be purchased in advance for $25. It's a high quality, super comfy triblend that will quickly become your favorite tee. Participation Limit The U.S. Forest Service limits participation to 500 racers. Packet Pickup Riders must pick-up their packet in person at Rapid Expeditions. Available pick-up times: Saturda…