Catawba Falls 15k
Old Fort, United States • 28 Feb 2026
Event details
The Catawba Falls 15k is scheduled for February 28, 2026, in Old Fort, North Carolina. The event location is listed as 655 Catawba River Rd. Distance: 15k. Registration closes on February 26, 2026. The event is organized by Tanawha Adventures, which has run events since 2016 and states a focus on conservation and trail advocacy.
Course and conservation
The race starts at the Foothills Watershed property. The course begins with about a 2-mile smooth stretch along the Catawba River, followed by a 3.5-mile trail loop that leads to Catawba Falls. The trail loop includes steep staircases, creek crossings, and technical trail sections, and passes two waterfalls and mountain views. Event materials state that participation supports local trail and land conservation and note partnerships with Foothills Butchery and the Grange of Black Mountain; post-race food is provided by those partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.