TreeTops 8.5 Mile Race
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TreeTops 8.5 Mile : DuPont State Recreational Forest
TreeTops 8.5 Mile is a trail race held on October 17, 2026 in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina, with the meeting address listed as 3045 Sky Valley Rd, Hendersonville, NC. The event benefits the Friends of DuPont State Forest and is limited to 300 participants.
The course is an 8.5 mile trail with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain. Terrain and route features make the course unsuitable for jogging strollers, and dogs are not permitted. Aid and logistics on course include hydration stations, basic medical aid, porta-potties, and a post-race refreshment area with snacks.
All finishers receive a custom wooden finisher medal on a genuine leather cord. Registrations completed before September 20 include a long sleeve race shirt; after September 21 shirts are available for purchase in limited sizes. A virtual 8.5 mile option is offered, with virtual participants eligible to receive event swag and submit results online.
Packet pickup takes place on race day at the Picnic Shelter. The event includes an awards ceremony and coincides with the DuPont Forest Festival, which features vendors and outdoor activities with free admission. Registration policies note nonrefundable entries and options for transfers to the virtual event, deferrals, and race distance changes under specified conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
