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The Gamble

Name: The Gamble
Start: 2025-04-06
End: 2025-04-06
Location: Hendersonville

Hendersonville, United States • 6 Apr 2025

The Gamble is an exciting running event taking place in Hendersonville, NC, featuring a unique twist: participants roll dice at the start to determine the number of laps they will run on a ~1.67 mile loop. Distances can range from a minimum of 3.33 miles to a maximum of 20 miles, depending on the dice outcome. The course includes a mix of terrains, and an aid station will provide basic hydration and nutrition. Proceeds support The Run828 Foundation and North Carolina Mountain Trail Runners. NCMTR members enjoy free entry, and participants are encouraged to bring their own hydration containers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Hendersonville

Race information

Website Registration

20 mi

Maximum Distance

3 mi

Minimum Distance

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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