Ridge to Rails - Old Fort, NC
Old Fort, United States • 6 Jun 2026
Ridge to Rails : Old Fort, NC
The Ridge to Rails event on June 6, 2026 takes place in Old Fort, North Carolina with the main venue at Camp Grier. The event features three trail race distances offered on a mix of new and classic trails in the Old Fort area.
- 50 km
- Half marathon
- 10 km
The 50 km is a single large loop through the Mill Creek valley using trails and forest roads such as Star Gap, Bernard Mountain, Kitsuma, Point Lookout, Copper Ridge, and others. The course combines smooth and technical terrain with substantial elevation change and lists about 5,700 feet of gain and 5,700 feet of loss.
The half marathon is a point to point net downhill trail race starting near Point Lookout and finishing at Camp Grier. It uses Bernard Mountain Trail and sections of Point Lookout and Copper Ridge, with roughly 1,200 feet of climb and 2,600 feet of descent.
The 10 km links the Old Fort Gateway Trail system in a figure eight loop on smooth, gradually graded singletrack, with about 750 feet of gain and loss.
Support and logistics include multiple aid stations per course, on site parking at Camp Grier, required shuttles for half marathon starters, pre race packet pickup in downtown Old Fort, and race morning pickup at Camp Grier. Race swag includes a race shirt, sticker, and locally crafted finisher medal; top finishers and age group winners receive awards or gift certificates. Event rules require staying on marked trails, checking into aid stations, no pacers, and returning a bib if withdrawing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.