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Payson’s Run 10k

Bryson City, United States • 11 Oct 2025

Payson’s Run 10k is a trail race held at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, North Carolina. The 10-kilometer course is run entirely on NOC property, mainly along the Flint Ridge single-track with a mix of packed gravel and a short pavement section. Runners start and finish on the NOC campus next to the Big Wesser, climbing about 1,050 feet in total and offering river views as the course passes zipline towers and overlooks the Nantahala River. The event is limited to 200 participants, and registration includes chip timing, a finisher medal, and a 21+ postrace beer; optional shirts are available for purchase. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Bryson City

Race information

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10 km
1050 m+
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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