Featured Event
2020 Wildwater Worlds
April 26- 30, 2020
Celebrate international competition with the NOC for a week long wildwater competition. Learn More
Upcoming Events
NRC Glacier Breaker
February 29- March 1, 2020
This community whitewater event includes slalom and downriver races and is fun for all ages and ability levels. Learn More
NRC Slalom US Open
March 27- 28, 2020
This national-level slalom and downriver race on the Nantahala River is suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers. Learn More
Live Like Maria Freestyle Classic
April 18- 19, 2020
Join NRC for a fun weekend of clinics and competition in the discipline of Freestyle. Learn More
NOC Spring Fling
April 18- 19, 2020
Celebrate spring in the Smokies with free live music and gear demos, a community freestyle event and family-friendly activities. Learn More
Smoky Mountain Relay
April 24- 25, 2020
Teams of 6 or 12 runners traverse 212 miles through the Smoky Mountains in this epic overnight relay. Learn More
2020 Wildwater Worlds
April 26- 30, 2020
Celebrate international competition with the NOC for a week long wildwater competition. Learn More
Merrell Adventure Dash
May 23 , 2020
Runners negotiate challenge obstacles in this 5K adventure race. Kids aged 12 and under race free with a participating adult. Learn More
Women’s Paddlefest
June 5- 7, 2020
The Ladies Southeast Paddling Series has moved to Nantahala Outdoor Center for a three-day paddling festival, hosted by inspirational paddler Anna Levesque! Learn More
Fontana Lake Open Water Races
June 13 , 2020
5K, 10K, and 15K Open Swim Race on Beautiful Lake Fontana! Learn More
Not Your Average Ladies Night
June 29 , 2020
It's NOC's Annual Not Your Average Ladies Night - stop by for Inspiration, Raffles, and Shopping! Learn More
Paddle Grapple
August 1 , 2020
Canoe, Kayak, SUP, or Surfski in the 2019 Paddle Grapple - a multi-discipline 3 or 6 mile race on beautiful Fontana Lake. Learn More
Upper Cascades release 8/14
August 14 , 2020
8/14/2020 Cascades & Upper Nantahala Release Learn More
Guest Appreciation Festival (GAF)
September 25- 27, 2020
This weekend, NOC says "thank you!" to our guests with a Mountainfilm Outdoor Film Festival, blow-out sales, paddling events, live music, family activities and more! Learn More
Upper Cascades release 9/26
September 27 , 2020
9/27/2020 Cascades & Upper Nantahala Release Learn More
Upper Cascades release 9/27
September 27 , 2020
9/27/2020 Cascades & Upper Nantahala Release Learn More
