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Fonta Flora 50K and Half Marathon

Firestone, United States • 25-26 Oct 2025

Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon (and Relay) run along Lake James State Park trails in Nebo, NC, with views of the lake and Linville Gorge. The Half is about 13.1 miles with roughly 850 ft of elevation gain; the 50k about 31.5 miles with ~2,400 ft gain, on extensive single-track. Both start and finish at Fonta Flora Brewery’s Whippoorwill Farm. Highlights include rolling trails, lake vistas, and seven miles of new Fonta Flora State Trail for the 50k; post-race beer, handmade finisher medals, and a Halloween costume contest. Relay options (2- or 3-person) add team competition, and proceeds support local trail development. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Firestone

Race information

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32 mi
2400 m+
50k
32 mi
2400 m+
50k 2 Person Relay
32 mi
2400 m+
50k 3 Person Relay
13 mi
850 m+
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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