Quest for the Crest
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Quest for the Crest : May 15-16, 2027, Burnsville, NC
Quest for the Crest is a multi-distance trail running event held in the Burnsville, North Carolina area on May 15-16, 2027. The event offers point-to-point courses with substantial climbing and mapped aid stations. Course information includes maps, an aid station breakdown, and cutoff times for each distance, and a runner handbook describes rules and race details.
The event materials note four major climbs and a total elevation figure listed as 12,000 ft of gain for the course. Volunteer and crew information is provided, including driving directions to aid stations and additional support details.
Distances:
- 50K: Point to point, course statistics list 4 major climbs and 12,000 ft of gain.
- 25K: The 25K corresponds to the final 25k of the 50K and lists 5,000 ft of gain.
- 11K: Point to point, includes a climb to Mt. Mitchell with 3,800 ft of gain.
Photos and a runner perspective from a previous year are available as part of the event information. Materials for volunteers and crew are provided and the organizer includes a runner handbook, maps, and aid charts for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
