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Chasing Trails Ultras

Old Fort, United States • 6 Sep 2025

Chasing Trails Ultras is a trail running event scheduled for September 6, 2025, in Old Fort, North Carolina. The race offers timed options of 3, 6, and 12 hours, along with a 5k race, all on a scenic, beginner-friendly ~3.2-mile loop trail with about 380 feet of elevation gain. Participants can complete as many loops as they wish within their chosen time limit.

The course features rolling single-track trails, gravel roads, and scenic views. Race proceeds support the McDowell Trails Association. The event includes race day registration, awards for top finishers, and provisions for crew support, with policies on transfers and postponements in case of severe weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Old Fort

Race information

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12 hr
380 m+
12hrs
6 hr
380 m+
6hrs
3 hr
380 m+
3hrs
5 km
380 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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