Looking Glass 100K
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Looking Glass 100k
The Looking Glass 100k is a single large loop trail race in Pisgah Forest, NC, organized by Tanawha Adventures. The course distance is approximately 100K (~62 miles) with about 10,600 ft of elevation gain and the same amount of elevation loss. The race has a 20 hour time limit and nine aid stations located roughly every 4.5 to 9 miles.
The route passes notable features including Looking Glass Rock, the high balds of Black Balsam Knob and Tennet Mountain above 6,000 ft, waterfalls, and moss-covered streams. Terrain includes smooth and technical singletrack, grassy double track, gravel, and short sections of pavement. The start and finish are at the field across from Davidson River Campground off FS 5069 near the Pisgah Ranger Station.
Aid stations: a mix of full-service and fluid-only stations, with a minimum of water and Skratch Labs electrolyte drink plus basic foods such as bananas, orange slices, potato chips, pretzels, PB&J, pickles, Snickers, and M&M’s. There are three drop bag locations at full aid stations 1, 3, and 5. Crews may access full aid stations 1, 3, and 5; pacers may join at aid 5 (mile 41.8).
Mandatory gear includes a headlamp and backup light or batteries, seam-sealed weatherproof jacket, emergency bivy, insulating base layer, warm hat and gloves, emergency whistle, hydration carrier (32 oz or more), and a GPS tracker provided by the race. Packet pickup is scheduled for the Friday before the event between 4 and 8 pm. The refund policy, waitlist procedure, and volunteer incentives are specified by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
