About this race
Welcome to the 14th Annual Couch Potato Race! We're very excited for another year of racing in the Brevard, North Carolina area. Route Click the link below to go to our interactive course map. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44682748 Schedule Friday, November 6, 2026: 3:00-5:00 PM - Packet Pickup/Registration At Black Mountain Trailhead AKA Start/Finish Saturday, November 7, 2026: 7:00 AM: Registration Opens 8:30 AM: Registration Closes 8:45 AM: Racer Meeting At Start 9:00 AM: RACE START 11:00 AM: Cutoff for Aid Station #1 (Mile 6.5) 11:30 AM: Post-Race Meal Begins 12:30 PM: Awards Ceremony #1 1:00 PM: Cutoff for Aid Station #2 (Mile 17) 1:30 PM: Awards Ceremony #2 *Times are subject to change Included With Registration Event Shirt: NEW FOR 2026 Well-Marked Course: Stocked Aid Stations: Post-Race Meal: Beer: From Hi-Wire Brewing Awards: For Top 3 In Each Category Chip Timing: Police Escorts: Refunds, Transfers, Deferrals No transfers: or deferrals under ANY circumstances. Transfer option: If race sells out, we will consider a transfer to another race if we have someone on a waitlist to take your spot. Refunds: Available until July 31, 2026, of 75% of entry fee. Refunds: Available until September 30, 2026, of 50% of entry fee. No refunds: after September 30, 2026, NO EXCEPTIONS. Insurance: WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE THE RACE INSURANCE THAT IS OFFERED FROM THE REGISTRATION SITE. 2026 Cutoff Times Start Time: 9:00 AM Aid Station 1 cutoff: 11:00 AM (Mile 6.5) Aid Station 2 cutoff: 1:00 PM (Mile 17) Right to pull: We reserve the right to pull any riders before a cutoff…