Almond, NC

This event is an annual classic! Now in it's 14th year, it always sells out before registration closes. From the beginner to the experienced runner, this is one event that everyone should do at least once. Participants get to enjoy first hand the world class Tsali Trail System, nestled in the majestic Nantahala National Forest mountains of Western North Carolina. Tsali features some of the best well-groomed and breathtaking trails in the world stretching alongside scenic Fontana Lake.

With expansive views of Fontana Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains, every participant will come away with lasting memories of the beauty that this course presents at every turn. Rolling trails, good footing, aid station support, great volunteers, and enjoying the experience with other runners makes for a fun day out on these trails!

Register at www.tsaliultra.org

Upcoming Races

Jan 18 2025
50 KM
2,967 2,901 ft.
Single Loop Course
9:30 Cutoff
3 Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
2 Surface Rating
Mostly groomed trail or dirt roads

Additional Distances

This event also has the following non ultra distances

30 KM 8 KM

Results

Date Finishers Top Result (M) Top Result (F)
01/13/24 53 3:35:27 5:24:04
01/14/23 27 4:25:41 4:44:22
01/15/22 53 4:14:06 5:04:59
01/23/21 Race Cancelled
01/18/20 103 3:57:16 5:28:09
01/19/19 122 3:40:36 5:02:18
01/20/18 81 3:51:59 4:47:08
01/21/17 59 4:09:54 5:14:33
01/16/16 47 3:52:23 4:28:20
01/17/15 72 3:47:14 4:30:14
01/12/13 117 3:31:54 4:42:39
01/07/12 75 3:37:14 4:21:03
01/02/10 34 3:46:11 4:21:32
01/03/09 41 3:46:33 4:54:56
Date Finishers Top Result (M) Top Result (F)
01/20/18 11 6:53:19 6:48:55