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Capture the Flags Ultra

Name: Capture the Flags Ultra
Start: 2024-06-27
End: 2024-06-30
Location: Banner Elk

Banner Elk, United States • 27-30 Jun 2024

The Capture the Flags Ultra will take place in Banner Elk from Thursday 27 June 2024 to Sunday 30 June 2024. You can run between 6 and 12 hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Banner Elk

Race information

Website Registration

12 hr

12hrs

6 hr

6hrs

Race + Ultra Camp

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Saturday Aug 22

Grand-Further Mountain Run

Linville

14 mi

25 km

Experience a technical mountain race at Grandfather Mountain featuring fixed ropes and ladders. This 14 mile course climbs the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Range twice for a true Appalachian trail adventure.

Saturday Sep 19

Mount Jefferson Ascent

West Jefferson

5 mi

An untimed trail ascent in West Jefferson with about 5 miles and 1,600 feet of climbing, summit music and refreshments, custom bells for finishers, and a portion of fees donated to the Blue Ridge Conservancy.

Sat - Sun Oct 24-25

Fonta Flora 50K and Half Marathon

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13 mi

50 km

Trail races at Lake James State Park near Nebo, NC including a 50K, two and three person relays, and a half marathon. The event finishes at Fonta Flora Brewery and supports local trail development.

Thursday Nov 26

High Country Turkey Trot 10k

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5 km

10 km

A Thanksgiving morning running event in Boone offering 5K and 10K races, a fun run/walk, and a shirt-only nonprofit option, with on-site music, photo staging, costumes, giveaways, and a picnic shed with food and hot drinks.