About this race
Race Overview Event Type: High-speed East Coast technical rocky rooty singletrack ENDURO racing Location: Pisgah National Forest, Old Fort, NC Features: Lake, pump track, post-race cookout, camping options Date: August 9, 2026 Course Details Starting Point: In the shadow of Mount Mitchell, the highest peak East of the Mississippi. Stages: Stages one and two drop over 3000' elevation in a combined 4.5 miles. Stage Three: Kitsuma trail, descending another 1300' in 2.5 miles. After-party: Start/Finish at Camp Grier with celebration activities. Event Schedule Friday: 2:00 PM - Camping / Bunkhouses Open and fun activities. Saturday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sign-In Open and continue having fun at Camp. Sunday: 12:00 PM - Racer meeting and race start at Heartbreak Ridge. Monday: 12:00 PM - Camping / Bunkhouses Closed. Rules and Regulations Racer Safety: Wear helmets at all times during the event. Course Integrity: Complete every stage without cutting corners or switchbacks. Timing: The racer with the lowest sum of timed stage times wins. Disqualification: The Race Director can disqualify any racer or team for any reason. Venue Information Address: 985 Camp Grier Road, Old Fort, NC Website: Camp Grier Facility Details: Offers tent / car camping, bunkhouse lodging, and RV spots. Local Attractions: Area activities and beautiful scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Directions From Asheville, NC: Take I40 East to exit 72 for US-70 toward Old Fort. From Hickory, NC: Take I40 West to Exit 73, then follow signs for Old Fort. GPS Coordinates: N35.64484° W82.19317° Map: Access the Google Map her…