Quest for the Crest 50k
Burnsville, United States • 5 Jun 2027
Quest for the Crest - Burnsville, NC
Quest for the Crest is a running event scheduled for June 5, 2027 in Burnsville, North Carolina. The event offers three distances and presents significant elevation changes across point to point courses.
- 50K
- 25K
- 11K
Course information lists the overall format as point to point with four major climbs and a total of 12,000 ft of elevation gain. The 50K follows the full course profile and is described with the major climbs and the 12,000 ft gain. The 25K covers the last 25 kilometers of the 50K route and is listed with 5,000 ft of elevation gain. The 11K is also point to point and includes a climb from the finish to Mt. Mitchell with 3,800 ft of gain.
Maps, aid station breakdowns, and cutoff times are available for each distance. A runner handbook contains complete race information, rules, and frequently asked questions. Volunteer roles are organized for the event and volunteers are thanked with free Run Bum entries. Separate crew information provides driving directions to aid stations and important details for support crews. Race photos and a group discussion space are listed as resources for participants and followers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.