The 50k will feature a wide gravel road start after leaving the main paved parking lot down County Line Road (approx 1 mile). The course will thenturn right onto the 1st Right Loop Alternate (approx .4 miles). Next the course will turn left onto the Right Loop (approx 4.5 miles). Following the water stop the course will turn right onto the Over Look Loop (approx 1.5 miles). Next, the course will make another right turn onto Left Loop (approx 8 miles). The course will turn right back through the horse parking lot and down near the starting area. Then, the course will head back out to Mouse Branch Loop (approx 4 miles) followed by a right onto the Mouse Branch Loop Overlook Trail (approx 2 miles). The will then turn right back onto Mouse Branch Loop (approx 1.5 miles). Finally, the course will turn right onto Thompson for the remaining 7.5 miles back to the FINISH!!
Course cut-off time is 3:30pm heading into the final loop (Thompson Loop).
Start/Finish near parking, follow red loop counter clockwise into green loop counter clockwise, into blue loop counter clockwise.
Race will occur rain or shine.
Race Director reserves the right to postpone or shorten races due to inclement weather.
Microtel Inn & Suites
Bryson City
Chip timing by Lee Timing.
Race proceeds to benefit Nantahala Area SORBA (Southern Off Road Bicycle Association).
ATTENTION!! Volunteers needed for both days!
If you are avialable to volunteer, please contact Aaron Saft at aaron@footrxasheville.com.