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Tsali Ultra

Graham County, United States • 17 Jan 2026

Tsali Ultra : January 17, 2026

The Tsali Ultra takes place on January 17, 2026 at the Tsali Recreation Area in the Nantahala National Forest near Bryson City / Almond, North Carolina. The event includes these distances:

  • 50K
  • 30K
  • 8K

Course and race details

The races use the Tsali Trail System, which includes single track and former logging roads and runs near Fontana Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The event is classified as a Mountain, Ultra, Trail (MUT) race. Aid stations are provided along the course, and none of the aid stations can be driven to by runners' personal support crews. Time limits for completion are set by distance: the 8K has 7 hours, the 30K has 8 hours, and the 50K has 9.5 hours to finish. Cut-off times are strictly enforced for runner and volunteer safety.

Championship status and awards

Good Endurance Running will host the NC USATF 50 km Trail Championships in conjunction with the Tsali 50K. Championship prize money is offered in Open and Masters divisions: 1st $200, 2nd $150, 3rd $100. To be eligible for the NC USATF championship awards, participants must be 2026 USATF members and have resided in North Carolina for at least 12 consecutive months. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

Registration Facebook
50 km
50k
30 km
30k
8 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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