Trail 50k
Pisgah 55.5K Running Race
113 days away
55.5km Distance
2.8 Grit Score
Entry Level Level
Vertical Intensity 0 D+/km
This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
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This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
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OPENFREE MAP (LIBRE)Course Notes
The Pisgah 55.5 will test the strength and endurance of racers by challenging them to complete a 55.5K course of nearly 100% Pisgah singletrack. The course traverses some of the great Pisgah classics: Black Mountain, Turkey Pen Gap, Laurel Mountain.