July 26, 2025
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 27 miles as you hit some great trails like Kitsuma, Star Gap, Gateway Trail and Jarrett Creek.
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
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Parking Location
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*Scroll down for more parking information
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Registration Info
Registration link www.bikereg.com/jerdonmountainchallenge
Early pricing ends on Sunday, July 13, 2025
Registration closes Thursday, July 24, 2025, 11:59 PM
2025 ROUTE IS TBD. OUR FRIENDS AT G5 TRAIL COLLECTIVE HAVE BEEN WORKING HARD TO RESTORE THE TRAILS TO THEIR ORIGINAL GLORY. WE ARE VERY CONFIDENT THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO DO OUR USUAL ROUTE IN 2025. WE WILL DEFINITELY HOLD AN EVENT IN 2025, IT'S JUST UP IN THE AIR WHAT THE COURSE WILL LOOK LIKE AT THIS TIME. LET'S MAKE THIS THE BIGGEST YEAR EVER AND GIVE BACK TO A STRUGGLING WNC AFTER THE HURRICANE.
Course Information
26.8 Miles ~ 3,606 Feet of Elevation
Aid Stations @ Mile 15 and Mile 19
CLICK HERE For Cue Sheet
Categories
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Open Men
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Open Women
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Men 30-39
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Women 30-39
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Men 40-49
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Women 40-49
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Men 50-59
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Women 50+
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Men 60+
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Clydesdale
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Single Speed
*Race age is your age on December 31, 2025.
Pricing
$100 Early Pricing
$110 After 7/13/25
$120 Day Of Registration
Refunds, Transfers, Deferrals
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No transfers or deferrals under ANY circumstances.
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If race sells out, we will consider a transfer to another race if we have someone on a waitlist to take your spot.
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Refunds available until March 31, 2025, of 75% of entry fee.
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Refunds available until May 31, 2025, of 50% of entry fee.
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No refunds after May 31, 2025, NO EXCEPTIONS.
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WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE THE RACE INSURANCE THAT IS OFFERED FROM THE REGISTRATION SITE.
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
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Registration will be in the field across the stream from museum building.
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Porta Johns will be in the top right parking area on the above map.
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Parking could be tight so please carpool when possible.
Spectator Information
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We encourage your friends and family members to cheer you on during the race.
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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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Rest Stop 1
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Spectators will need to park past the Brookside Baptist Church. WE ARE NO LONGER PARKING ON THEIR PROPERTY. We will have a staff member present to help guide you where to park. The church had been very generous to allow us to park on their property in the past and still welcome us, but it is just easier for everyone to park on the side of the road past the church.
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Parking will be on the side of the road past the church. DO NOT PARK BEFORE the church along with not blocking any driveways or trailheads.
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Rest Stop 2
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NO spectators at rest stop 2. This is on private property and there is very little room at this location.​
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Directions To Rest Stop 1
From the Gateway Museum in Downtown Old Fort
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Turn LEFT on Highway 70/W Main Street
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Turn RIGHT on Old US Highway 70 towards Old Fort Picnic Area
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You will travel for a few miles and eventually see the Old Fort Picnic Area on your left.
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Turn RIGHT onto Mill Creek Road.
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You will travel 2.5 miles or so and lass Andrew's Geyser on the left. You will also pass under rail road tracks with a sign to honk your horn.
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Turn RIGHT onto Graphite Road
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Continue past the rest stop towards Brookside Baptist Church.
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Parking will only be past the church on the sides of the road. DO NOT park before the church or block any other roads or trailheads
Schedule
Friday, July 25, 2025
4-7:00 PM Early Registration at Start/Finish
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Saturday, July 26, 2025
6:00 AM Registration Opens
7:30 AM Registration Closes
7:45 AM Racer Meeting At Start
8:00 AM RACE START
10:30 AM Post-Race Meal Begins
11:00 AM Cutoff For Aid Station #1 (Mile 15)
11:15 AM Awards Ceremony
12:00 PM Cutoff For Aid Station #2 (Mile 19)
*Times are subject to change
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