Looking Glass 100K
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Looking Glass 100K - Pisgah Forest, NC
The Looking Glass 100K is a single large loop trail race in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, organized by Tanawha Adventures. The course is approximately 100K (~62 miles) with about 10,600 ft of elevation gain and loss and a 20 hour time limit. The route passes Looking Glass Rock, high elevation balds such as Black Balsam Knob and Tennent Mountain above 6,000 ft, multiple waterfalls, and varied ecosystems from cove hardwood forest to boreal balsam woods.
Trail surfaces include smooth and technical singletrack, grassy double track, gravel, and some pavement. The event features nine aid stations spaced roughly every 4.5 to 9 miles, including several full-service stations, two self-serve fluid-only stations, and three drop bag locations. Minimum aid offerings include water and Skratch Labs electrolyte drink plus snacks such as bananas, orange slices, chips, pretzels, PB&J, pickles, Snickers, and M&Ms; additional foods will vary by station.
Weather can change rapidly at high elevations; the race may be canceled, rescheduled, or run virtually if conditions are extreme. All runners and pacers must carry mandatory safety gear at all times, including a headlamp and spare batteries, weatherproof seam-sealed jacket, emergency bivy, insulating base layer, warm hat and gloves, emergency whistle, hydration carrier (32 oz or more), and the GPS tracker provided on race morning. Packet pickup is scheduled Friday before the event between 4 and 8 pm with no race morning pickup. A pre-race meeting is scheduled for the Friday evening prior; location is to be determined. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
