Old Fort 50

Old Fort, United States • 9 Aug 2025

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 Gateway Trail System, Star Gap with Heckle Rock, Bernard Mountain, and Kitsuma Trail. The event welcomes both cyclists and runners, starting and finishing at Camp Grier, which offers affordable indoor lodging and camping with amenities like showers, a lake, and a post-race cookout. The race is part of the King of Pisgah Series, promising a thrilling mountain adventure. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 mi
4874 m+
Old Fort Fifty 30.4 Miles
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