26.2 Pisgah race 2021.

Race Start: 10:00 A.M.
Race HQ: Lake James State Park (Paddys Creek)
Disciplines: Trekking, mountain biking and paddling
Waivers: All participants must sign a Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement

Welcome back to the big race in North Carolina! Yes, we are talking about 26.2 hours of paddling, trekking and mountain biking in the mountains of the Lake James State Park.

Get excited for some cool cash prizes, great SWAG and terrific post-race food. Bring your best to this test!

• Check-in: 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M., Saturday, October 23rd
• Mandatory pre-race meeting: 9:00 A.M.
• Race Starts: 10:00 A.M.
• Race End (26.2 hour): 12:12 P.M., Sunday, October 24th
• Celebration dinner and awards: Upon completion of race

Fees (Total for the Team)

Team Size	Before July 1st	After July 1st
Solo	$160	$185
2 Person	$310	$360
3 Person	$465	$525
4 Person	$620	$680

Gear:
Boats: Each team needs to either

1) Provide their own kayak / canoe or
2) Rent through NCARS (For rentals contact Michael at: Michael.beahcham@ncars.info)
*There will be a limited number of boats for rent — first come, first served.
Required Individual gear:

• A functional MOUNTAIN bike; no road or cycle cross bikes
• CPSC marked bicycling helmet on bike sections
• Food and drink to last the duration of the race; EMERGENCY water may be provided
• A pen, pencil, or sharpie
• Knife
• Whistle
• Individual headlight with extra batteries
• Bike lights with extra batteries; white front, red rear
• Rappel Gloves
• Emergency blanket or Bivy sack

Required Team gear:

• Compass
• Watch
• Cell phone
• Basic first aid kit
• Map Plotting tool with 1:24 scale option
• Water Purification system ( pump, straw, tablets)

Recommended gear:

• Appropriate clothing for the weather conditions; check the forecast before you leave
• Waterproof map case
• Water purification method
• Spare bike tube, method of tire/tube inflation and bike repair kit
• Altimeter

As with all of our races. We like to offer racers a little bit of everything. This race is no different. A bushwhacking O-course, Single track mountain bike trails, Paddling and Rappelling.

If you have participated in one of our races then you also know we like to hike and bike uphill...A lot, so be prepared for challenge Rappel site pending..... We will know later on and for sure by race day!!!

Approximately 70 total miles

Plotting will be require for 100% of the 26.2 hour race

Michael Beacham is the Race Manager. Many more will be involved in pre-running the course, setting flags, staffing transition areas and organizing HQ on race day. Volunteer registration is also online.

As for all races, we hope for good weather but we prepare for the worst. In the mountains of North Carolina, the weather can vary dramatically from one set of hills to the next so make sure you are prepared for changing conditions. Weather will happen. It is an adventure, after all.

This is an event that is being conducted under a Special Use Permit.

USDA – Forest Service Nondiscrimination Statement

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

You may use USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Forms AD-3027 or AD-3027S (Spanish) which can be found at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html or upon request from a local Forest Service office. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

Usted puede usar la forma de discriminación AD-3027 o AD-3027S en Español, la cual se puede encontrar en: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/es_us/sp_complaint_filing_cust.html o puede obtener en cualquier oficina local del Servicio Forestal. El Departamento de Agricultura ofrece oportunidades de programas y de empleo libres de discriminación.

Camping

There is onsite camping but no group campsite. Reservations can be made through the Lake James State Park website, click here.