Tsali Ultra
Bryson City, North Carolina, United States
Jan 16, 2027 - Saturday
30k, 50k, 8k/5mi
Race Information
Welcome to the Tsali Frosty Foot Fest! This event is an annual classic. Now running for more than a dozen years, it always sells out before registration closes.
From the beginner to the experienced runner, this is an event that everyone should do at least once. Participants get to enjoy firsthand the world-class Tsali Trail System, nestled in the majestic Nantahala National Forest mountains of Western North Carolina. Tsali features some of the best well-groomed and breathtaking trails in the world stretching alongside scenic Fontana Lake. With expansive views of Fontana Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains, every participant will come away with lasting memories of the beauty that this course presents.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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