Catawba Falls 15k
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Catawba Falls 15k
The Catawba Falls 15k is a mixed road and trail event held on February 27, 2027, at Foothills Watershed in Old Fort, North Carolina (655 Catawba River Rd). The course covers approximately 8.7 miles with about 1,333 feet of elevation gain and a 3.5 hour time limit. Runners will encounter roughly 5 miles of pavement and 3.6 miles of trail.
The route begins with a paved stretch along the Catawba River before joining the Catawba Falls Trail. The trail section includes staircases, creek crossings, technical singletrack, and a steep section that gains about 500 feet in less than a third of a mile to reach the upper falls. A ridge trail descends back toward the trailhead, and the final segment follows Catawba River Road back to the finish.
Aid stations are located near mile 2.6 and mile 6.2 and provide at minimum water and Skratch; available foods may include bananas, potato chips, pretzels, M&Ms and other salty and sweet items.
Registration is open at a listed price of $80, with a 150-participant limit. Refund policy: 75% refund through December 1, 50% refund through February 1, no refunds within 30 days of the event. Transfers and deferments are not permitted.
Top three male and female overall receive hand-made awards and gift certificates. All finishers receive a custom ceramic finisher medal.
Post-event amenities at Foothills Watershed include a food truck, on-site brewery service, a variety of non-alcoholic drinks, shaded riverside seating, and access to on-site bike trails and a pump track. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
