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Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival

Old Fort, United States • 6 Dec 2025

The Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival, held at Camp Grier near Old Fort, NC, is a trail running and mountain biking event featuring 3, 6, and 12-hour races. The festival offers a vibrant atmosphere with live music, vendors, and guest speakers from the trail running and mountain biking communities. The running course is a 3.75-mile loop with 550 feet of elevation gain and descent, combining singletrack trails and gravel roads. The mountain bike course is an 8.3-mile loop with about 1,000 feet of elevation change, including exhilarating downhill sections. Participants support the Old Fort Strong Fund, aiding local rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Helene. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Old Fort

Race information

Website Registration
12 km
Old Fort Strong 12 Hour Run
6 km
Old Fort Strong 6 Hour Run
3 km
Old Fort Strong 3hr Run
Old Fort Strong 12 Hour Ride
Old Fort Strong 3hr Ride
Old Fort Strong 6 Hour Ride
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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