TreeTops 8.5 Mile Race

Hendersonville, United States • 18 Oct 2025

The TreeTops 8.5 Mile Race is a challenging trail run held in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina, on October 18, 2025. Limited to 300 participants, the race covers 8.5 miles with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain, offering a scenic and demanding course through 10,000 acres of rolling hills and towering trees. The event benefits the Friends of DuPont State Forest and features race swag, including a free sweatshirt for early registrants. Post-race activities include exploring the DuPont Forest Festival, with vendors, hiking, yoga, and waterfall hunts. Amenities include hydration stations, medical aid, and post-race refreshments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 mi
1000 m+
8.5 Mile
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