Looking Glass 100K
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Looking Glass 100k
The Looking Glass 100k is an approximately 62 mile single large loop in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, that passes Looking Glass Rock and multiple high summits including Black Balsam Knob and Tennent Mountain above 6,000 ft. The course traverses several ecosystems from cove hardwood forest to high-elevation balds and passes multiple waterfalls and moss-covered streams; some creek crossings are required.
Terrain includes smooth singletrack, technical singletrack, grassy double track, gravel, and a short section of pavement. The course starts and finishes at the field across from Davidson River Campground off FS 5069 near the Pisgah Ranger Station. Total elevation gain and loss are each approximately 10,600 ft and the event has a 20 hour time limit. There are nine aid stations spaced roughly every 4.5 to 9 miles, including four full-service stations, three full stations with crew access and three drop bag locations, and two fluid-only stations. Minimum aid station foods include water, Skratch Labs electrolyte drink, bananas, orange slices, potato chips, pretzels, PB&J, pickles, Snickers, and M&M s.
Due to variable mountain weather, all runners and pacers must carry required safety gear at all times: headlamp and backup light or batteries, seam-sealed weatherproof jacket, emergency bivy, insulating base layer, warm hat and gloves, emergency whistle, 32 oz or larger hydration carrier, and a GPS tracker provided by the race. Mandatory gear checks will occur before start and during the race. Packet pickup is the Friday before the event and runners must pick up their own packets. The event includes a pre-race meeting Friday evening. Refund and waitlist policies are set with specific windows and conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
