The Bracken
Brevard, United States • 21 Nov 2026
The Bracken
The Bracken is a trail race in Brevard, NC, scheduled for November 21, 2026. The event is organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras and is described as a multi-loop course that runs through technical forest terrain with dense ferns, rooty single track, creek crossings, ridgelines and extended climbs.
Distances offered:
- 7.5 Miles 1 loop, total gain 1,434
- 25K 2 loops, total gain 2,853
- 50K 4 loops, total gain 5,693
The course uses a repeated loop layout so longer distances complete multiple laps of the same route. Aid stations are placed approximately every 7.5 miles. The organizer provides route details and maps at the listed venue address, 186 Pinnacle Rd, Brevard, NC.
Descriptions of the course note technical trail features and varied elevation along ridgelines and through fern-lined forest. The event lists a registration deadline of November 10, 2026. The information emphasizes on-course self-sufficiency between aid stations and typical trail conditions such as roots, water crossings, and sustained climbing over the looped route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.