Catawba Falls 15k

FEB
28
2026
Enjoy the Catawba Falls 15k in Old Fort NC, a riverside start that climbs into technical trails with staircases, creek crossings and waterfall views. Race proceeds support local trail conservation and finishers get partner provided post race food.
Sat 28 Feb 2026
15 kilometers

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Event details

The Catawba Falls 15k is scheduled for February 28, 2026, in Old Fort, North Carolina. The event location is listed as 655 Catawba River Rd. Distance: 15k. Registration closes on February 26, 2026. The event is organized by Tanawha Adventures, which has run events since 2016 and states a focus on conservation and trail advocacy.

Course and conservation

The race starts at the Foothills Watershed property. The course begins with about a 2-mile smooth stretch along the Catawba River, followed by a 3.5-mile trail loop that leads to Catawba Falls. The trail loop includes steep staircases, creek crossings, and technical trail sections, and passes two waterfalls and mountain views. Event materials state that participation supports local trail and land conservation and note partnerships with Foothills Butchery and the Grange of Black Mountain; post-race food is provided by those partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

15 km
15k

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