Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker

Our stunning host location, Camp Grier, is absolutely perfect to host an event like this, with multiple lodging types right at the start of the race. With the early start, being able to wake up and just step out the door or tent to the start is ideal.

Camp Grier offers the following lodging options:

• 2 private cabins that can sleep 6 and 12 each
• 3 bunkhouses with common bath and living space, with rooms with 1-5 bunk beds
• 8 rustic cabins (electricity, but no running water) with 5 bunk beds each
• Hostel-style: reserve a bed in one of the bunkhouses
• Tent camping

You can reserve your desired stay and housing during checkout while signing up.

If you are in the top 15 of the waitlist, your chances of getting in by race day are very high, but not a full guarantee. You should go ahead and be training as if you are in the event.

If you are lower than 15 down the waitlist, your chances diminish the further down the list you are. Historically, we have never invited more than 25 people off a waitlist, and that is very high, but know that not everyone accepts a registration invite and many decline. So you could be number 35 on the waitlist and still get in by race day.

An email will be sent to invite you to sign up for the race off the waitlist after a spot opens up. You will have one week to confirm your entry before the invite is removed.

Most likely you will not receive an invite until the final few weeks before the event, up to two days before the event.

Our mission for putting on this race is threefold. First, we want to show off this jewel of Pisgah in Western North Carolina and how great the trails are in the Grandfather District. Secondly, we want to support the G5 Trail Collective in their mission to further enhance volunteerism and trail expansion in the Old Fort area.

Through the help of G5, the Old Fort area is blossoming into a wanderlust destination for all outdoor-minded people to explore, not only the historical trails of the area but also the new trails being added each year. Lastly, we want to provide the best race experience we can.

We've designed a top-notch, beautiful course that is challenging and great for preparing for late spring and early summer 100s, and it provides excellent aid station support throughout the run, so you can keep your mind on the trail and the majestic views around you, not your water bottle.

You must carry required gear at all times:

• Rain shell
• At least 30 oz total water carrying
• Whistle
• Cell phone
• Emergency blanket

All 50 milers are required to carry a headlamp at the start and upon leaving S Toe River Aid station.

Live tracking is being arranged. It will require carrying a small GPS device or running an app on your cell phone.

Weather conditions can change drastically on the mountain. If the race needs to be canceled due to extreme weather, it will try to be rescheduled or run virtually.

Repairs to the Blue Ridge Parkway are still underway in the area of the race. Repairs are to be made by the end of this year. The race hopes to be back on its original course if the Parkway repairs are completed on time. Construction delays could affect this timeline and may require an alternate course in March.

If the parkway is closed but the course is otherwise in good condition, an alternate course will be used for both distances that does not cross the parkway. The alternate courses are also stunning.