Trail Camp For Big Kids
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Trail Camp For Big Kids
This is a multi-day camping and trail running event for adults. It takes place from July 23-26, 2026, at the Rattler Ford Group Campground in the Nantahala National Forest near Robbinsville, North Carolina.
The event is described as a relaxed, long weekend getaway focused on community, with some running included. The schedule includes shared activities like campfire stories and planned group runs. Participants can run as much or as little as they wish, with groups formed for various paces and distances. Run options include routes like the Joyce Kilmer Lower Loop Trail and a point-to-point run on the Appalachian Trail to the NOC.
The event is open to all levels of runners and non-runners. Attendance requires participants to be 18 or older. The campground has bathrooms, showers, and running water. Participants are responsible for bringing most of their own food, gear, and camping equipment, including a tent, sleeping bag, and camp chair. Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking at the campground.
A specific event within the camp, called Death Before DNF Trail Camp, is listed. It is a 27-mile run with 17,000 feet of elevation gain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.