TreeTops 8.5 Mile Race

Hendersonville, United States • 18 Oct 2025

TreeTops 8.5 Mile is a trail race in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina, benefiting the Friends of DuPont State Forest. The 8.5-mile course features nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain through rolling hills and tall trees, offering a forest-exclusive experience. The event is limited to 300 participants and takes place at 3045 Sky Valley Rd, Hendersonville, NC.

NEW THIS YEAR: all finishers receive a custom wooden finisher medal on a leather cord; early registrants get a free TreeTops sweatshirt. A post-race festival with vendors and outdoor activities is held on-site. Dogs are not permitted, and the course is not stroller-friendly. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 mi
1000 m+
8.5 Mile
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