Highpoint & the Deathly Hallows Trail Challenge

This trail challenge is a simple concept: start at the Lemon Street Boat Launch in Wrightsville, run to Highpoint on the Mason-Dixon Trail, run back, and then convince yourself to do it again. Seven times.

The route is approximately 4.75 miles per lap, give or take, although the Strava segment clocks in at 4.61 miles. The difference is that Strava doesn't care whether you make it back to the aid station. We do. Each lap must begin and end at the start area, bringing the total distance to roughly 33.25 miles with somewhere north of 7,000 feet of climbing.

You'll climb. You'll descend. You'll question your life choices. You'll get your feet wet. There is a creek crossing through a tunnel under the road that you'll hit every lap. If your plan relies on dry feet, revisit the plan.

What Makes This a FATASS?

No entry fee, sponsors, buckles, timing company, or giant inflatable arch. Just a bunch of runners showing up to share miles, snacks, and poor decision-making. The course will not be marked with flagging ribbon. Follow the existing blue blazes of the Mason-Dixon Trail.

To help stock the aid station, each participant should bring:
• One gallon jug of water with their name written on it
• One aid station item to share. Think cookies, chips, fruit, candy, soda, pickles, pierogies, or even mystery gas station delicacies. Use your judgment. Or don't.

Amenities

Porta-potties are available at:
• Riverfront Park at the start
• Highpoint parking area (slightly off trail)

Safety Stuff

There is no dedicated medical team. This is a self-supported event. Wrightsville emergency services are only a few minutes away, but participants are responsible for themselves, their gear, their nutrition, and their decision-making.

Event Details

Location: Park in the parking lot at the end of Lemon Street. Use Google Maps location “Lemon Street Boat Launch.”

Spectators are also welcome at the turnaround spot at the top of the hill at Highpoint. Use Google Maps location “Highpoint Scenic Vista & Recreation Area.”

Start: 7:00 AM
Cutoff: 7:00 PM (12 hours)

Runner limit: 20

Event's current local time: 11:16 AM ET