Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival

The Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival, held at Camp Grier near Old Fort, NC, is a trail running and mountain biking event featuring 3, 6, and 12-hour races. The festival offers a vibrant atmosphere with live music, vendors, and guest speakers from the trail running and mountain biking communities. The running course is a 3.75-mile loop with 550 feet of elevation gain and descent, combining singletrack trails and gravel roads.

The mountain bike course is an 8.3-mile loop with about 1,000 feet of elevation change, including exhilarating downhill sections. Participants support the Old Fort Strong Fund, aiding local rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Helene. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.