The Bracken
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The Bracken
The Bracken is a trail race in Brevard, North Carolina, scheduled for November 21, 2026. The event is organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras and is based at 186 Pinnacle Rd in Brevard.
Distances offered:
- 50K : 4 loops; total gain is 5,693
- 25K : 2 loops; total gain is 2,853
- 7.5 Miles : 1 loop; total gain is 1,434
The course follows technical single-track through dense fern groves and along ridgelines. The route includes rooty trail sections, creek crossings, and stretches that provide distant views from higher terrain. The description of the route notes fern-lined corridors that change with the seasons.
Aid stations are placed approximately every 7.5 miles, so participants will complete sections of trail between stocked locations. The event listing indicates volunteers support the course and that entrants use multiple loops of the same route for longer distances.
Entry information on the event listing showed a price range from USD 43.50 to USD 98.12 and the registration status was listed as sold out. Registration was noted to close on November 10, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
