Payson's Run 10k
Description
The Payson’s Run 10k is a challenging trail race entirely on the NOC property and winds along the NOC zipline adventure course! The route is majority on their singletrack Flint Trail and runners will be able to hear the water rushing from the Nantahala River below. The course starts with over 1,000 feet of elevation gain in the first 3 miles. Once hitting the turn around point, runners will drop right back down on the Flint Trail towards the Nantahala Outdoor Center. Thank you to Pine Gate Renewables and Brigham & Mattox LLC for supporting this event!
This race is limited to just 200 participants so register now to join in on the adventure! A race shirt, beer, & chip timing is included in race registration. The course limit is 2 hours.
Registration goes on sale in May!
Payson's Run Registration Pricing
| Early Bird Registration | $55 | May12th - July 12th |
| Registration | $60 | July13th - September 6th |
| Late Registration | $65 | September 6th - October 10th |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The start and finish for the Payson’s 10k is on the Nantahala Outdoor Campus, next to the Big Wesser. Runners will head out of the NOC parking lot and turn left onto State Road 1180. This road is a combination of packed gravel and pavement.
After .5 miles, runners will turn left onto the Flint Ridge single track trail. At mile 1.5, the trail connects with the road and runners will take a left. Runners will hook back onto the Flint Ridge trail at mile 1.7 for about a quarter mile. The runners will turn left from the Flint Ridge trail and follow the gravel road up to ~mile 3 where they will turn around. The course passes the NOC’s ziplining towers and overlooks the river.
At mile ~4.1 runners will turn left to start descending on the Flint Ridge Trail. After mile ~5.7, runners will take a left to return down the State Road 1180. At mile ~6.1, runners will turn right for a short stint on the Appalachian Trail and finish up next to the Big Wesser.
The course is a combination trail, packed gravel, and a short section on pavement. There is approximately 1,050ft of elevation gain over the course.
Payson's Run Schedule
| Friday, October 10th | ||
| Packet Pick Up @ the Backyard of Big Wesser | 5PM-7PM | |
| Saturday, October 11th | ||
| Packet Pick Up | 8AM-9AM | |
| Race Start | 9AM | |
| 10k Awards | 11 AM | |
| Course Cut Off | 11 AM |
Thank you to our sponsors who helped make this event possible!
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