North Carolina · 50k · Half Marathon · 10k

Ridge to Rails 50k, Half, & 10k

Ridge to Rails 50k, Half, & 10k is a 50k, half marathon and 10k event held in Old Fort, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, June 5, 2027.

Race day
June 5, 2027
Location
Old Fort, NC

Race details

Date
Saturday, June 5, 2027
Distances
50k, Half Marathon, 10k
Course
5700 ft gain
Registration
ultrasignup.com
Official website
tanawhaadventures.com

Registration, course & weather

Start time
7:00 AM EDT
Course profile — 50K
Loop course; Trail surface; 5700 ft gain, 5700 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
Course profile — Half Marathon
Point-to-point course; Mostly trail, some road; 1300 ft gain, 2600 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
Course profile — 10K
Loop course; Trail surface; 850 ft gain, 750 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
Course profile — 50K
Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
Course profile — Half Marathon
Point-to-point course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
Course profile — 10K
Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified

About the Ridge to Rails 50k, Half, & 10k

Trail races around Old Fort, NC on the Blue Ridge: a 50K loop, a net-downhill point-to-point half marathon from the ridge crest, and a beginner-friendly 10K figure-8 on the Old Fort Gateway trails.

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Ridge to Rails 50k, Half, & 10k: common questions

When is the Ridge to Rails 50k, Half, & 10k?
The next confirmed date is Saturday, June 5, 2027.
Where is the Ridge to Rails 50k, Half, & 10k held?
In Old Fort, North Carolina.
What distances does the Ridge to Rails 50k, Half, & 10k offer?
50k, Half Marathon and 10k.
How do I register for the Ridge to Rails 50k, Half, & 10k?
Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
Is registration open for the Ridge to Rails 50k, Half, & 10k?
Registration status as last checked October 6, 2026: not announced.
What time does the Ridge to Rails 50k, Half, & 10k start?
7:00 AM EDT.