North Carolina · 4.34 Miles · 16.81 Miles · 30.1 Miles
Tsali Ultra
Tsali Ultra is a 4.34 Miles, 16.81 Miles and 30.1 Miles event held in Bryson City, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, January 16, 2027. About 1,179 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 16, 2027
- Location
- Bryson City, NC
- Field size
- ~1,179 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, January 16, 2027
- Location
- Bryson City, North Carolina
- Distances
- 4.34 Miles, 16.81 Miles, 30.1 Miles
- Field size
- About 1,179 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $135 (from runsignup.com, checked September 27, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
- Course profile — 8K
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 30K
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 36°F at the start, 90% humidity, 0 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 27, 2026)
About the Tsali Ultra
Welcome to the Tsali Ultra formerly known as Tsali Frosty Foot Event Detail Highlights All events take place January 17, 2026 Directions/Location: Coordinates 35.4056801, -83.5817022 Click Here for Directions From Asheville, NC: Take I-40 west to exit 27 onto U.S. 19/74. Stay on U.S. 74 west to NC 28 west. Turn right and go 5 miles, look for Tsali Recreation Area sign on right. Go approximately 1.5 miles to end of road. From Knoxville, TN: Take U.S. 129 south through Maryville. Stay on U.S. 129…
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Tsali Ultra: common questions
- When is the Tsali Ultra?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, January 16, 2027.
- Where is the Tsali Ultra held?
- In Bryson City, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Tsali Ultra offer?
- 4.34 Miles, 16.81 Miles and 30.1 Miles.
- How many people run the Tsali Ultra?
- About 1,179 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Tsali Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Tsali Ultra?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $135 (from runsignup.com, checked September 27, 2026).
- What time does the Tsali Ultra start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Tsali Ultra?
- about 36°F at the start, 90% humidity, 0 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 27, 2026).
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