Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival
Old Fort, United States • 6 Dec 2025
Event overview
The Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival is a combined trail running and mountain bike event at Camp Grier in Old Fort, NC on December 6, 2025. The weekend includes vendors, live music, guest speakers, and a festival area near Camp Grier Lake. The event supports the Old Fort Strong Fund, which provides rebuilding and relief for residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene. Over 50 local homes were reported damaged or destroyed.
Distances
- 3-hour run and ride
- 6-hour run and ride
- 12-hour run and ride
The event is capped at 450 participants (225 runners and 225 riders). All participants are set up as fundraisers and have a minimum individual fundraising goal.
Course and logistics
Run and ride loops are separate and start and finish by Camp Grier Lake with a shared tent village for crew support. Course surfaces mix singletrack trail and gravel road. The run loop is about 3.5-3.75 miles with roughly 550 ft of climb and descent per lap. The ride loop is about 8-8.3 miles with roughly 1,000 ft of gain and loss per lap and includes downhill sections.
There will be one aid station near the start/finish tent village offering basic race food and some meal-time items. Crews may set up in a defined tent area (one 10x10 tent per crew). Pacers are allowed for 12-hour run entrants. Camp Grier offers lodging options including cabins, bunk beds, and primitive camping. All entrants receive a branded race t-shirt and sticker; awards and a raffle are part of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.