Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival
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Event details
The Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Camp Grier, 985 Camp Grier Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762. The event offers timed trail options for runners and mountain bikers on the Camp Grier and Gateway Trail System. The field is limited to 450 spots (225 runners and 225 riders). There are separate loops for each discipline: runners use a loop of roughly 3.5 miles and mountain bikers use a loop of roughly 8 miles. The event includes vendors, live music, and guest speakers during the weekend.
Distances
- 12 hour trail run and mountain bike ride
- 6 hour trail run and mountain bike ride
- 3 hour trail run and mountain bike ride
Logistics and rules
The festival includes a weekend schedule with vendor areas, packet pickup the day before the race, and spectator shuttles. Parking is in the upper fields of Camp Grier; carpooling is recommended and four persons per car is encouraged. Lodging at Camp Grier includes private cabins, bunk beds, and primitive camping options.
The event raises funds for the Old Fort Strong Fund; organizers report that more than $1.6 million has been distributed to families affected by the storm and that over 50 homes were damaged or destroyed. Participants are asked to create individual fundraiser pages and have a minimum fundraising goal of $100. Aid is provided from one aid station near the start/finish and a tent village by Camp Grier Lake. Race rules include staying on marked trails, crossing the finish after each lap, limiting crew tent space, and following race official directions. Prizes and raffle items are offered for top fundraisers and event placings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.