Ridge to Rails - Old Fort, NC

Old Fort, United States • 6 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Ridge to Rails event in Old Fort, North Carolina includes trail races that start and finish near Camp Grier and use the Old Fort Gateway Trail system. Distances offered:

  • 50k
  • Half Marathon
  • 10k

Registration and entry terms include a refund schedule: 75% refund granted until March 1, 50% until April 15, and no refunds after April 15. Transfers and deferments are not allowed.

Courses and logistics

The 50k is a single loop that uses a mix of trails and forest service roads, including Jarrett Creek Rd, Star Gap Trail, Mill Creek Rd, Bernard Mtn Rd, Bernard Mtn Trail, Point Lookout Trail, Kitsuma Trail, Copper Ridge Trail, Rostan Trail, and Salt Gap Trail. Elevation change for the 50k is about 5,700 ft gain and 5,700 ft loss. The half marathon is a net downhill point-to-point trail race that loses about 2,600 ft over 13 miles, with roughly 1,200 ft of ascent for the distance. The 10k links new trails in the Old Fort Gateway system with about 750 ft of gain and 750 ft of loss.

Time limits are: 50k - 11 hours; Half - 4 hours; 10k - 2.5 hours. Aid stations: five on the 50k (mileages pending), two on the half (miles 5.6 and 9.5), and one on the 10k (mile 3). Half-marathon runners must use a shuttle to the start; there is no parking at the half start. Packet pickup is available Friday at Hillman Brewery (5pm-8pm) and on race morning at the start. Race rules require staying on marked trails, checking into aid stations, no pacers, and returning a bib if withdrawing. Spectators are allowed along Jarrett Creek Road and at the finish only. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
5700 m+
50k
21 km
1200 m+
Half Marathon
10 km
750 m+
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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