Chasing Trails Ultras

The Ridge to Rails event in Old Fort, NC, offers three trail races: a 50k, a half marathon, and a 10k, showcasing some of the region's best trails. The 50k is a challenging loop with about 5,700 feet of elevation gain and loss, featuring trails like Star Gap, Bernard Mountain, and Kitsuma. The half..

The Black Mountain Monster is an endurance running event held in Black Mountain, North Carolina, featuring 6, 12, and 24-hour race options. Set on a 3.25-mile loop through the wooded trails of Montreat College's White Oak Estate, the course includes grassy trails, single track, fields, a wooden brid..

The Old Fort 50 is a challenging endurance race held in Old Fort, North Carolina, featuring a 30.4-mile course on rugged, legendary mountain bike trails and newer paths by the G5 Trail Collective. Participants face 4,874 feet of elevation gain and descent over fast, technical terrain including the G..

The Dark Horse Trail Series features a range of running events, including a marathon, half marathon, and 10k, set in the scenic Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, this event invites both seasoned and novice runners to experience the b..

Not-A-Sprint Weekend is an endurance running event held annually in Forest City, North Carolina, featuring 3-hour, 6-hour, and 12-hour individual races, as well as 6-hour and 12-hour three-person relays. The course is an 8.35-mile paved loop along the Thermal Belt Rail Trail, with minimal elevation..

Springmaid Splash is a trail running event held at Springmaid Mountain Resort in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The race offers 5K and 10K distances that wind through scenic trails on a 400-acre property, including a unique splash crossing of the North Toe River, providing an authentic mountain runnin..