Quest for the Crest
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Quest for the Crest - Burnsville, NC, May 15-16, 2027
Quest for the Crest is a multi-distance trail event held in Burnsville, North Carolina on May 15-16, 2027. The event lists three distances and emphasizes point-to-point course layouts and notable elevation change.
Course information notes point-to-point routing, four major climbs, and a total of 12,000 feet of gain across the courses. Specific distance details provided by the organizer include:
- 50K: point-to-point.
- 25K: covers the last 25k of the 50K, with 5,000 ft of gain.
- 11K: point-to-point, includes the climb from the finish to Mt. Mitchell, with 3,800 ft of gain.
Organizers provide maps, aid station breakdowns, and cutoff times for each distance, and a runner handbook with rules and frequently asked questions. There is also information for crews, including driving directions to aid stations. Volunteer opportunities are available, and volunteers are acknowledged with free Run Bum entries. Official race photos from 2026 are listed as available through the event resources. The event materials include a runner perspective piece describing the 50K course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
