Jerdon Mountain Challenge | Blue Ridge Adventures

Registration Opens 12/3/25 9:00 AM

July 25, 2026

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 3,500' of climbing over 28 miles as you hit some great trails like Bernard Mountain, Star Gap, Gateway, Forager, and Camp Rock Trails.

THIS RACE IS LIMITED BY THE US FOREST SERVICE TO 300 PARTICIPANTS.

Race Location

24 Water Street

Old Fort, N.C. 28762

Click HERE for directions

Parking Location

Click HERE for directions

*Scroll down for more parking information

Registration Info

Registration link www.bikereg.com/jerdonmountainchallenge

Early pricing ends on Sunday, July 12, 2026

Event shirt deadline is Sunday, July 12, 2026

Registration closes Thursday, July 23, 2026, 11:00 PM

Course Information
28.5 Miles ~ 3,508 Feet of Elevation

Aid Stations @ Mile 10 and Mile 20

CLICK HERE For Cue Sheet

Categories

Junior Boy's 18 & U
Junior Girl's 18 & U
Open Men
Open Women
Men 30-39
Women 30-39
Men 40-49

Women 40-49
Men 50-59
Women 50+
Men 60+
Clydesdale
Single Speed

*Race age is your age on December 31, 2026.

Pricing

$100 Early Pricing

$110 After 7/12/26

$120 Day Of Registration

Refunds, Transfers, Deferrals

No transfers or deferrals under ANY circumstances.
If race sells out, we will consider a transfer to another race if we have someone on a waitlist to take your spot.
Refunds available until March 31, 2026, of 75% of entry fee.
Refunds available until May 31, 2026, of 50% of entry fee.
No refunds after May 31, 2026, NO EXCEPTIONS.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE THE RACE INSURANCE THAT IS OFFERED FROM THE REGISTRATION SITE.

Included With Registration

Event Shirt (NEW for 2026, register by 7/12)
Well-marked course
Chip Timing
Post-Race Meal
Post Race Drink From Hi-Wire Brewing
- Pending license approval
Awards For Top 3 In Each Category
Police Escorts
EMT's Stationed Around The Course
2 Fully Stocked Aid Stations

Parking Information

NO
PARKING

Parking Location

24 Water Street

Old Fort, N.C. 28762

Click HERE for directions

*Once you get to the above address, we will have signage and staff directing you to parking locations. You may also park in any city of Old Fort parking lots.

Fun Facts

Registration will be in the field of the museum building.
Porta Johns will be in the top right parking area on the above map.
Parking could be tight so please carpool when possible.

Spectator Information

We encourage your friends and family members to cheer you on during the race.
However, aid stations are not easily accessible this year.
Rest Stop 1
- Is up Jarrett Creek Road (shown on course map above) and only accessible by bike.
Rest Stop 2
- Is at the trail head for Brenard Mountain Road (shown on course map above) and has very limited parking that we need to allow for our staff and emergency services so we are asking that spectators come by bike and do not park at this aid station.