2027 Schedule
With our change to racing only three days, we're in the process of making three new "best of Pisgah Forest" routes. Once we have the routes finalized, we'll update the below schedule with stage names and locations. At this time, the below will give you an idea of what each day will look like.
The Below Schedule Is Subject To Change
Official Schedule Will Be Emailed To Participants Before Race Week
Stage 0.1: Shake Out Ride
At DuPont State Forest
Wednesday, April 7, 2027
10:00 AM
Shake Out Ride Begins*
*We still need to finalize a route for this, but you should expect a 2-3 hour ride. Once we finalize our route, we will update everything for you. If you've never ridden around DuPont Forest, you should except more flow trails compared to Pisgah National Forest.
**This ride will be a casual no drop ride. We'll regroup at each trail head to make sure that everyone is still together. We're excited about this new idea and hope that you'll join us.
Stage 0.2: Opening Ceremony
At Oskar Blues Brewing
Wednesday, April 7, 2027
5:00 PM
5:15 PM
6:15 PM
6:15 PM
7:00 PM
Registration Opens
Dinner Begins*
Dinner Ends
Racer Brief & Stage 1 Preview**
Registration Closes
*Our friends at Oskar Blues are serving up your choice of a delicious burger with a side. Just be sure to pick up your race packet to receive your certificate, which you’ll present to the food truck to enjoy your meal. We will be in the upstairs bar that is inside above the restrooms.
**This is a mandatory meeting. We will go over things like course marking, rules and other important information for the race week.
Stage 1: White Squirrel Route
Thursday, April 8, 2027
7:00 AM
8:50 AM
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:20 PM
Parking Opens Around Start/Finish
Line Up At Start For Last Minute Instructions
STAGE 1 START AT BLACK MOUNTAIN TRAILHEAD
Dinner Begins - Brevard Music Center
Protest Period Ends
Dinner Ends
Stage 1 Awards
Stage 2 Preview
Stage 2: Carl Schenck Route
Friday, April 9, 2027
7:00 AM
8:50 AM
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:20 PM
Parking Opens Around Start/Finish
Line Up At Start For Last Minute Instructions
STAGE 2 START AT CRADLE OF FORESTRY
Dinner Begins - Brevard Music Center
Protest Period Ends
Dinner Ends
Stage 2 Awards
Stage 3 Preview
Stage 3: Land of Waterfalls Route
Saturday, April 10, 2027
7:00 AM
8:15 AM
8:45 AM
9:00 AM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
Parking Opens Around Start/Finish
Controlled Ride From Finish To Start
Line Up At Start For Last Minute Instructions
STAGE 3 START AT REMOTE START
Dinner Begins - Brevard Music Center
Protest Period Ends
Stage 3 & Final GC Awards
Dinner Ends
*We will park at the Brevard Music Center. From there we will have a 5 or so mile controlled ride with a police escort to the remote start on Cathey's Creek Road.
Stage 4: Post-Race Party
At Oskar Blues Brewing
Saturday, April 10, 2027
5:00 PM
TBD
Post-Race Party "Begins"
Party Ends Whenever You Want It To
Our friends at Oskar Blues have once again invited us over for some post-race fellowship—and they’re picking up the tab for your first beer!
Come join us as we relax, swap stories, and celebrate the amazing week we’ve just shared. There will be live music and food trucks on hand if you’re still hungry after our post-race dinner.
It’s the perfect way to cap off an incredible week, so come hang out, grab a beer, and enjoy some time with your fellow racers! Our staff will be over to join you as well once we get everything cleaned up.
