Assault On Blackrock

Sylva, United States • 21 Mar 2026

Event details

The Assault on BlackRock is a trail race held on March 21, 2026, in Sylva, NC near 2110 Fisher Creek Rd. The course distance is 7 miles with about 2,770 feet of elevation gain. Runners summit BlackRock at 5,810 feet, which is roughly the halfway point. The route runs through spruce forests along the spine of the Plott Balsam Mountains and uses rocky and dirt roads plus single track. The final climb to the summit ridge gains 650 feet in 1/3 of a mile on steep single track.

Awards, challenges, and proceeds

T-shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before March 1, 2026. Awards will be given to the overall top three female and male finishers and to the top individual female and male Masters finishers (50+). The BlackRock 101 Challenge awards a belt buckle to anyone who completes the course in 101 minutes or less. A $400 cash award is offered to the first participant to finish the course in under one hour on race day. All event proceeds go to the Sylva Art & Design Committee to support outdoor murals in downtown Sylva. Registration opens October 31, 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 mi
2770 m+
7 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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