THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED INDEFINITELY

Western North Carolina has been hit by a catastrophic weather event and we are unable to hold this event this weekend.
It is unclear whether we'll be able to hold this event in the near future due to the tragic conditions of Old Fort and the trail system.

The Race Directors have currently evacuated WNC and are prioritizing our families safety. Please be patient with communication.

Chasing Trail 3hr, 6hr, 12hr, & 5k

Get ready to chase trails with us on October 5, 2024 in the new Gateway trail system in Old Fort, NC. This timed event lets you choose your distance in 3 hours, 6 hours, or 12 hours. *5k race option also available! The 5k would be one loop.

The course is a ~3.2 mile loop with approximately 380ft of elevation gain. This trail system is very approachable for beginner trail runners, while still providing a challenge as you add more and more loops.

Runners must complete at least 1 loop before the end of their time limit to be a finisher. Only loops completed within your time limit will be counted towards your total. Race fuel and hydration will be provided at the start/finish race base. Crews are welcome in the Gateway Trailhead parking lot. There are no aid stations ON the course.



A portion of race proceeds will be donated to McDowell Trails Association!

Mountain Running Company will be providing gift certificates for our top awards! Visit the ChasingTrailUltras.com website for the full award listing.

The 5k, 3HR, 6HR, & 12 HR have the following award categories for the top male & female.
Top Male & Female

1st Place Custom Award & Gift Card to Mountain Running Company

2nd Place Custom Award & Gift Card to Mountain Running Company

3rd Place Custom Award & Gift Card to Mountain Running Company

Course Information

The course starts/finishes in the Old Fort Gateway Trailhead parking lot and runners will run through the race arch to complete each loop. Each race will start with a loop around the parking lot to spread out runners before heading towards Jarretts Creek Road. This is an approximately .1 mi of gravel road before runners with hook left onto the Gateway Trails.

The Gateway Trail section is ~ 1.9 miles of rolling uphill single track trail with approximately 300ft of climb and beautiful scenic views. The trail meets Jarretts Creek Road and runners will turn right onto the gravel road for ~.2 miles. The course will hook a sharp right onto the Foundation Trail and will stay left to continue onto the Foundation Trail. Runners will continue on this downhill singletrack trail for approximately 1 mile before meeting Jarretts Creek Road. Runners will follow Jarretts Creek Road into the Gateway Trailhead parking lot and loop through the start/finish arch to begin a new loop.

Crews/aid are allowed to set up tents in the Gateway Trailhead Parking lot. All tents must be weighted down at each corner and spectators must pay attention to vehicle traffic.

Packet Pick Up

Early Packet Pick Up 10/4/2024
4-6PM at Mountain Running Company 4 s Tunnel Road, Asheville. Runners can pick up multiple packets!

Race Day Packet Pick UP 10/5/2024
6-8:45AM Gateway Trailhead Parking Lot

REFUNDS/TRANSFER

Chasing Trail Ultras and Kick It Event Management has a NO REFUND policy.

There are no refunds for event cancelation due to severe weather, weather emergency, hurricane warning, or flooding as decided upon by the race directors. These decisions are made for the safety of our participants, volunteers and the need for our first responders to be used to help with the weather emergency. Registering for this race is your agreement that there are no refunds for weather emergency cancelations.

TRANSFER -
Runners have until 9/30/24 to transfer their bib to another runner. If you have any issues, please contact Rhianna Scott at rhianna@kickitevents.com

Event's current local time: 5:40 AM AST