Come explore the same trails that William Bartram, "The Naturalist", ventured on in the late 1700's. This ultimate 50k will cover some of the most challenging ground in the Southeast. Runners will leave from downtown Franklin, NC at 8am and travel to the Bartram Trail area on Wallace Branch. Here runners will start the brutal climb that ultimately leads to Wayah Bald. From the Wallace Branch trail head to the top of Wayah Bald is approximately 11 miles. The 25k will have over 5500' of climbing (50k will have over 8,500' of climbing), making your legs feel weak just reading this. There will be multiple stations with food and water. 25K racers will end on Wayah Bald after running up the Bartram Trail. When 50k racers reach Wayah Bald they will circle the bald, resupply then head back down the Bartram Trail. Outdoor 76 will host the post race meal (voucher or meal), music, beer....and oh yeah awards!
Upcoming Races
Additional Distances
This event also has the following non ultra distances
Results
50 KM
View course top timesDate | Finishers | Top Result (M) | Top Result (F) |
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10/07/23 | 36 | 4:58:54 | 5:18:09 |
10/01/22 | Race Cancelled | ||
10/02/21 | 16 | 6:22:03 | 5:43:00 |
10/03/20 | Race Cancelled | ||
10/05/19 | 35 | 5:02:02 | 6:53:36 |
10/06/18 | 31 | 5:10:22 | 6:32:30 |
10/07/17 | 34 | 4:41:40 | 7:21:44 |
10/08/16 | 28 | 4:50:49 | 7:18:23 |
10/10/15 | 21 | 4:43:22 | 6:12:47 |