The Firefly Trail Run
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The Firefly Trail Run
The Firefly Trail Run is a timed trail event held on private property in Hendersonville, NC, at 315 Shoals Falls Rd. The course is a roughly 3 mile singletrack loop with about 400 feet of elevation gain per loop. Each lap passes a waterfall, mountain creeks, and a vintage event barn. The course is well marked and offers frequent access to an aid station.
Racing options include 12 hour, 6 hour, and 5K. In the timed races participants may run continuously for 6 or 12 hours and cover as many loops as they wish; the 5K covers a single loop. The loop design provides frequent aid station access and multiple points to see other runners.
Amenities listed for the event include soft long sleeve shirts (register by 4/1 to ensure size), custom wooden finisher medals, a stocked aid station with hands on support, professional timing, onsite parking, awards, and post race food and drinks. Awards are given to the top three in each category and overall, with age group categories of 29 and under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 plus.
The race weekend uses the private venue exclusively for the event. Camping and onsite lodging are available through Wag Valley Farm. The weekend schedule spans Friday through Sunday with campsite check-in and packet pickup on Friday evening, packet pickup and races on Saturday, and camping departures on Sunday. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
