TreeTops 8.5 Mile Race
Hendersonville, United States • 18 Oct 2025
Event overview
TreeTops 8.5 Mile is a trail race held in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina, with the event location listed as 3045 Sky Valley Rd, Hendersonville, NC. The race benefits the Friends of DuPont State Forest and is limited to 300 participants. A virtual 8.5 mile option is offered for participants who do not run in person.
Race details and logistics
The course distance is 8.5 miles with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain. In-person entries include chip timing, a race number, and a goody bag; virtual entries include a race sticker. Registrations made before the apparel deadline receive a complimentary event sweatshirt; sweatshirts are available for purchase afterward in limited sizes and quantities. All finishers will receive a custom wooden finisher medal on a genuine leather cord.
Amenities on course include hydration stations, first aid resources, porta-potties, and a post-race refreshment area with snacks. The course is not suitable for jogging strollers and dogs are not permitted. There is no race day registration because of limited internet access. Children under 18 must have a parent or guardian signature on the registration form. Awards can be picked up after the event or mailed for a shipping fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.