The Bracken
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The Bracken
The Bracken is a trail race held in Brevard, NC at 186 Pinnacle Rd on November 21, 2026. The event is organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras and includes multiple looped distances on the same route. Registration closes November 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.
The course follows technical single-track with rooty sections, creek crossings, and sustained climbs. Fern-lined trails are noted for creating dense, leafy corridors in summer and a golden corridor in fall. Aid stations are placed about every 7.5 miles; participants should plan for self-sufficiency between those stations.
Distances and route details:
- 7.5 Miles: 1 loop, total gain is 1,434
- 25K: 2 loops, total gain is 2,853
- 50K: 4 loops, total gain is 5,693
The race description emphasizes single-track challenges and repeated climbs across the looped course. The route uses repeated laps for the longer distances, so participants will encounter the same trail features multiple times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
