About this race
Welcome to the 28th Annual Swank 65! We're very excited for another year of racing in the Brevard, North Carolina area. Route New Route: We're going to have a NEW route in 2026 out of the Cove Creek Group Campground area. Finalization: As of making the registration page we are still finalizing that route. Updates: Once we get it figured out, we will update it on here. Website: We will for sure update it on the website so CLICK HERE to go to our race page. Schedule November 6, 2026: 3:00-5:00 PM – Packet Pickup/Registration At Black Mountain Trailhead AKA Start/Finish November 7, 2026: 3:00-5:00 PM – Packet Pickup/Registration At Black Mountain Trailhead AKA Start/Finish November 8, 2026: 7:00 AM: Registration Opens 8:30 AM: Registration Closes 8:45 AM: Racer Meeting At Start 9:00 AM: RACE START 12:00 PM: Post-Race Meal Begins 12:30 PM: Awards Ceremony #1 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: No transfers or deferrals under ANY circumstances. Sold Out Policy: If race sells out, we will consider a transfer to another race if we have someone on a waitlist to take your spot. Refund Policy: Refunds available until July 31, 2026, of 75% of entry fee. Subsequent Refunds: Refunds available until September 30, 2026, of 50% of entry fee. No Refunds: No refunds after September 30, 2026, NO EXCEPTIONS. Insurance: WE STRONGLY …