2008 Registration -
Click here for a registration form. Download, print, fill out and return it with your money to Jus' Running ASAP!
Date -
Always the first Saturday in November...
2008 date - November 1st, 10AM
Distance -
18 miles from the North Carolina Arboretum to the trailhead for Mt. Pisgah summit.
Terrain -
The race travels along the portion of the Mountains to Sea Trail known as "The Shut-In Trail"
The trail was originally an access trail for George Vanderbilt to reach his hunting lodge on
top of Mt. Pisgah. You can expect about 3000 of elevation gain, very technical single track
and virtually un-run able climbs in several places.
Packet pick-up and pre-race dinner -
6pm at the NC Arboretum on Friday October 31st
7am to 9:30am at the NC Arboretum (race start) on Saturday morning November 1st
Start -
10am - Saturday, November 3rd.
Aid Stations -
8 support and aid stations are staggered at 2 to 3 mile intervals. Each station will
have minimal supplies (water). You are encouraged to have a support person follow
you up the course and provide food, electrolyte drinks and any clothes you might want.
Be sure to have your crew park with ALL 4 wheels OFF the parkway when they stop.
Course Maps -
Topo Map of entire course (2meg file)
Past years' pictures -