Jerdon Mountain Challenge
12th Annual – JULY 22nd, 2023
Old Fort, NC
26 Miles – 3,600′ Elevation
This is backcountry MTB racing at its finest with a shorter course and still all the amenities of a long distance endurance race. The Jerdon Mountain Challenge will run on some of the same trails as the ever popular Off Road Assault on Mt Mitchell in Old Fort, North Carolina. Racers will tackle 3,600′ of climbing over 26 miles as you hit some great trails like Kitsuma, Star Gap and Jarrett Creek. Celebrate with a huge after party on the picturesque Gateway Museum grounds.
Date: Saturday, July 22, 2023 (Rain or Shine)
Time: Mandatory ride meeting at start line at 7:50 am. Ride starts at 8:00 am.
Packet Pickup: Registration packet pickup begins race morning at 6:00 am. Early packet pickup will be available on Friday from 4:00-7:00 pm at Mountain Gateway Museum; I.D. Required
Fee: $100 until 6/18/23. $110 until 7/16/23. $120 on race day.
Amenities: Chip timing with instant results, categories, awesome rest stops, Upcountry Brewing beer at finish with Pasta (Meat or Vegetarian) Feast, well-marked route, restrooms, wicked NC singletrack and so much more.
T Shirts: T-shirts are optional to all who preregister before June 25th
For 2023, all of Blue Ridge Adventures’ races help support the Bread of Life.
Directions to Start/Finish at the Mountain Gateway Museum
GPS Address For START: 24 Water St. Old Fort, NC 28762
From Asheville – Highway 40 heading East:
Take Exit #73 – Old Fort
Turn LEFT onto Catawba Avenue towards downtown
Travel for 0.6 mile
Follow signs for parking
VENUE is across Catawba Ave at the Mountain Gateway Museum
From Charlotte – Highway 40 heading West:
Take Exit #73 – Old Fort
Turn RIGHT on Catawba Avenue towards downtown
Travel for 0.5 mile
Follow signs for parking
VENUE is across Catawba Ave at the Mountain Gateway Museum
Friday
Saturday
*Rest Stop 1 & 2 are easy to locate on your way out of town if you need your shuttled items sooner.
We encourage your friends and family members to cheer you on during the race and have maps available for them at the registration area.
We have had issues with parking in the past at the rest stop locations, so there will be enforcement of parking guidelines to ensure a safe event for all involved.
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