Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race

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2026

This 12-hour adventure race unfolds in the scenic terrain of Lake James State Park. Teams of 1-4 navigate a course featuring bushwhacking, mountain biking, and paddling to collect checkpoint flags. Racers must provide their own boats and gear for a full day of multi-sport navigation.

Sat 19 Sep 2026

Nebo, North Carolina

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Event Overview

The Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race takes place at Lake James State Park, located on the edge of North Carolina's Linville Gorge area. This event is described as the final race in a series, marking its seventh year at this location. Teams of 1 to 4 participants must travel together for the entire 12-hour duration.

Course Format

The race involves navigating a multi-disciplinary course to collect punches from unmanned checkpoint flags in the woods. The team with the most points collected in the least amount of time wins. The course includes a bushwhacking orienteering section, mountain biking on single-track and some road sections, and scenic paddling on water.

Registration Categories

Participants can enter as an individual or as part of a team. The available entry categories are:

SOLO
2 Person Team
3 Person Team
4 Person Team

Required Equipment

Racers are responsible for providing or renting their own canoe or kayak. Each participant must have specific mandatory gear, including a mountain bike (not a road bike), a CPSC-certified bike helmet, and a personal flotation device (PFD) for paddling. A detailed list of required individual and team gear is provided, covering navigation tools, safety items, and sustenance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.