Payson’s Run 10k
Bryson City, United States • 11 Oct 2025
Event overview
Payson's Run 10k was scheduled for Sat, October 11, 2025 at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, North Carolina. The event has been cancelled. The race was limited to 200 participants. Registration included a finisher medal and chip timing; a beer (21+) was listed as part of registration. Race shirts were available for an additional $15. The course limit was 2 hours.
Course and logistics
The route is entirely on NOC property and uses the Flint Ridge singletrack trail, packed gravel sections, and a short section of pavement. The start and finish are next to the Big Wesser at the Nantahala Outdoor Campus. Runners were to follow State Road 1180 and the Flint Ridge trail, pass the NOC zipline towers, reach a turnaround near mile 3, then return and use a short stint on the Appalachian Trail before finishing. The course has approximately 1,050 ft of elevation gain, with over 1,000 ft of gain in the first 3 miles. Refund and transfer policies stated that no refunds would be given if the event was cancelled or postponed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.