Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026
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When is Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026?
Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026 takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Nebo, NC.
What distances does Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026 offer?
Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026 offers 4 events: SOLO, 2 Person (price per racer), 3 Person (price per racer), 4 Person (price per racer).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOLO | 40.0 mi | $150.00 | Register |
| 2 Person (price per racer) | 40.0 mi | $150.00 | Register |
| 3 Person (price per racer) | 40.0 mi | $150.00 | Register |
| 4 Person (price per racer) | 40.0 mi | $150.00 | Register |
How much does Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026 cost?
Registration for Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026 starts at $150.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026 held?
Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026 is held in Nebo, NC at 7321 NC-126 (Paddy Creek Area) NEW VISITOR CENTER.
About Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026
This 12 hour event is at Lake James State Park located at the edge of the Linville Gorge area of North Carolina.
This will be the last race in our series.
This will be our 7th year at the state park, and we look forward to offering another great time in the great outdoors. As with all our races, we like to offer racers a little bit of everything. This race will be no different: a bushwhacking O-course, single track and some road mountain bike riding, and some scenic paddling.
Teams of 1-4 will travel together along the course. The objective of the race is to gather a punch from as many Check Points (unmanned flags in the woods) within the allotted time. The team with the most points in the least amount of time wins.
Bring the lights!
Race day schedule
6:30am Park Gates open
TBD Check in/ get maps and race directions
TBD Prerace meeting
TBD(8am) Saturday- Race Start
TBD(8pm) Saturday - Race Finish (Dinner and Awards)
Gear list
Boats:
Each team/ solo racers needs to either
1) Provide their own kayak / canoe or
2) Rent through NCARS (see "add-on options" during registration)
*There will be a limited number of boats for rent — first come, first served.
Required individual gear:
A functional MOUNTAIN bike; no road or cycle cross bikes
CPSC marked bicycling helmet on any bike sections
Type I, II, or III PFD while paddling
Food and fluids to last the duration of the race
A pen/ pencil/ sharpie
Knife
Whistle
Individual headlight with extra batteries
Required Team gear:
Canoe or Kayak
UTM plotter with 1:24,000 scale (you may have to plot points)
Compass
Watch
Cell phone and waterproof case, just in case
Basic first aid kit (Adventure Medical Kit Ultralight/Watertight First Aid Kit or equivalent)
Recommended Gear:
Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions. The race will be held rain or shine.
Waterproof map case/ large ziplock bag will work
Water purification method
Spare bike tube, method of tire/tube inflation and bike repair kit
ALL other NCARS races for 2026
March 28th
The OCHO - 8 Hour event - Hanging Rock State Park
MAY 30th
Uwharrie 5 Hour - Bike and Hike - Morrow Mountain State Park
Uwharrie 5 Hour- Boat and Hike - Morrow Mountain State Park
Uwharrie 12 Hour Adventure Race - Morrow Mountain State Park
September 9th
Pisgah 12 Hour - Lake James State Park
Swag & Giveaways
SOLO: T-Shirt
2 Person (price per racer): T-Shirt
3 Person (price per racer): T-Shirt
4 Person (price per racer): T-Shirt
From $150.00
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