The Gamble
Hendersonville, United States • 19 Apr 2026
The Gamble : April 19, 2026
The Gamble is a running event in Hendersonville, NC. At the start the organizers roll a die. The number rolled determines how many laps each competitor runs. The loop is about 1.67 miles and runners must begin the race with whatever gear they carry.
Distances and course
- Minimum possible distance: 3.33 miles
- Maximum possible distance: 20 miles
Distances are not guaranteed to be exact. The loop is a figure 8. The course includes dirt singletrack, short paved paths, hills, a few stairs, and some gravel. If it rains within a couple weeks of the event, runners should expect some mud. Course marshals will direct runners where the loop crosses itself and where the course meets roads.
Aid, entry and rules
An aid station at the loop start/end provides water, electrolytes, and basic nutrition and is cupless, so competitors must bring their own hydration container. Restrooms are not on the course but are very close to the aid station. Proceeds support the Run828 Foundation and North Carolina Mountain Trail Runners. NCMTR members receive free entry via a coupon code. No refunds are offered. The absolute cutoff for the event is six hours after the start; organizers may shorten that cutoff if the race distance is much shorter. The event is planned to run rain or shine; a cancelled event will not have a makeup date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.