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The natural beauty that surrounds us in WNC is usually motivation enough to go out and enjoy all that the area has to offer, whether it is hiking, biking, paddling, camping or fishing. As athletes, we’ve chosen to take our love for the outdoors a step further to test the physical limits of our bodies and find satisfaction in accomplishing our fitness goals while training and competing on the challenging terrain where we live and play. The Mountain Sports Guidebook is the only single source for all races in and around WNC. The guide includes races, organized by sport from March to December 2013 and is printed in a small easy-to-read format so you can use it as a reference all season long. You can also find more events near WNC on our website at www.goodlifepubs.com. To promote your business or event in our 2014 guide, please contact Jami Daniels at info@goodlifepubs.com before our deadline of August 2013. You can add an event online anytime at www.goodlifepubs.com/asheville/sports. Look for other guidebooks in the Good Life Publications series online or at hotels, restaurants and stores in WNC.
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Everyone knows that Western North Carolina is home to some of the best running in the Southeast, literally something for everyone. You’ll notice in this section that your favorite running destinations may also be home to some of the area’s most challenging and popular events. If participating is not on your short list this year, go out and cheer on your friends or out of town racers and support the local race community.
RACE KEY 5K Race (5K) • 10K Race (10K) • Half Marathon (HM) Marathon (MAR) • Kids (KD) • Other Distance (OD)
5K Greenway Challenge 10K/5K 10K March 23 • Black Mountain, NC (Pisgah Brewery)
www.imathlete.com OD Dupont Forest 12K Trail Race
March 30 • Brevard, NC www.imathlete.com 5K KD
Run for the Paws 5k April 7 • Fletcher, NC www.bwar.org/runforthepaws
5K
Friends of Earth Fare 5K April 13 • Asheville, NC www.imathlete.com
5K
Fiddlin’ 5K April 13 • Mars Hill, NC www.facebook.com/Fiddlin5k
HM Morris Broadband Half Marathon
April 20 • Dupont State Forest, NC www.fletcherparks.org 5K
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Conquer A Cove 5K ‘13 April 21 • Candler, NC www.hopechestforwomen.org
5K
Falafel 5K April 21 • Asheville, NC www.imathlete.com/events/Falafel5K
5K OD KD
The Legacy Run April 27 • Brevard, NC www.inheritanceofhope.org/teamioh/ the-2013-legacy-runs.html
5K KD
Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run April 27 • Statesville, NC www.facebook.com/RainbowKidsRIdeRun
5K HM MAR
New River Marathon & Half Marathon May 4 • Boone, NC www.newrivermarathon.com
5K OD
Ramble Run May 11 • Asheville, NC www.ramblerun.com
5K KD
Greenville Rec Run & Kids Dash May 11 • Greenville, NC www.active.com/running/greenville-nc/ greenville-rec-run-2013
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5K Biltmore/Kiwanis 15k/5k Classic OD May 19 • Asheville, NC
www.biltmorekiwanisclassicrace.com 10K Rock2Rock 10k Trail Run (Mountain Sports Festival)
May 24 • Black Mountain, NC www.rock2rockrun.com 5K Sunset Stampede OD May 25 • Asheville, NC
www.sunset-stampede.com 5K Rise and Shine 5k (Mountain Sports Festival)
May 25 • Asheville, NC www.gotrwnc.org OD Mad Mountain Mud Run
June 1 • Hendersonville, NC www.madmountainmudrun.com HM Downhill @ Dawn Half Marathon
June 1 • Black Mountain, NC www.ridgecrestconferencecenter.org/event/ downhilldawn 5K Run for Shindig on the Green KD June 22 • Asheville, NC
www.folkheritage.org/shindigonthegreen.htm 10K Moonlight Moonshine 10K Run
July 6 • Franklin, NC www.active.com/running/franklin-nc/ moonlight-moonshine-10k-run-2013 OD The Bear: Assault on Grandfather
July 11 • Linville, NC www.hopeformarrow.org/bearinfo.htm MAR Grandfather Mountain Marathon
July 13 • Boone, NC www.hopeformarrow.org/gmminfo.htm
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5K OD
Xterra Beech Mountain July 27 • Beech Mountain, NC www.dirtyspokes.com
5K
Bele Chere 5K July 27 • Asheville, NC www.belechere5k.com
OD
The Ascent Run: The Hardest Climb in the South August 11 • Blowing Rock, NC www.bikehighcountry.com
5K
Hot August Night 5k August 17 • Asheville, NC www.montford.org
OD KD
Maggie Valley Moonlight Run August 24 • Maggie Valley, NC www.maggievalleymoonlightrun.com
OD
Xterra Fisher Farm Park August 31 • Davidson, NC www.dirtyspokes.com
OD
Pardee Apple Festival 8k Road Race August 31 • Hendersonville, NC www.hendersoncountychamber.org Adam Fisher (828)692-5774
OD
Blue Ridge Relay September 6 -7 • Asheville, NC www.blueridgerelay.com
HM MAR
5K OD
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Run for the Red Marathon & Half Marathon September 14 • Valle Crucis, NC www.run4thered.com
2012 WNC Run/Walk for Autism September 14 • Asheville, NC www.wncrunwalkforautism.org
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OD Ache Around the Lake – 8k
September 21 • Lake Lanier Tryon, NC www.achearoundthelake.org 5K, HM Asheville Citizen-Times City Marathon Race Weekend MAR September 27-28 • Asheville, NC KD www.blogs2.citizen-times.com/marathon 5K Runway 5K
October 5 • Asheville, NC www.gloryhoundevents.com 5K Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon & 5k HM October 19 • Cherokee, NC OD www.cherokeeharvesthalf.com OD Thomas Wolfe 8K
October 19 • Asheville, NC www.thomaswolfe8k.com HM Conquer the Mountain Half Marathon
November 2 • Franklin, NC www.active.com/running/franklin-nc/ conquer-the-mountain-half-marathon-2013 OD Shut-In Ridge Trail Race
November 2 • Asheville, NC www.lowerardentrackclub.com 5K Positive Prevention 12K/5K OD November 3 • Asheville, NC
www.gloryhoundevents.com 5K Turkey Trot
November 28 • Asheville, NC www.ashevilleturkeytrot.com 5K Jingle Bell 5K/Walk for Arthritis OD December 7 • Asheville, NC
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There’s a good chance that your favorite cycling magazine has recently published an article about the bountiful singletrack and scenic road riding in Western North Carolina. It is also fast becoming a hotbed for mountain bike, cyclocross, road and track racing. Grab your highlighter and start planning your racing schedule this season. RACE KEY Mountain (MTN) • Road (RD) • Cyclocross (CX) Track (TK) • Kids/Junior (KD) • Charity (CH) • Other (OT) TK KD
MTN KD
RD CH
MTN
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“Boyd Cycling” Ring of Fire Series Every Wed from March 27 – April 17, then every other Wed through August 7 • Asheville, NC www.velosportsracing.com Tsali Knobscorcher, SERC/AMBC #2 April 6-7 • Bryson City, NC www.goneriding.com Tour De Lure April 6 • Marion, NC www.ymcawnc.org 6 Hours of Warrior Creek April 6 • Wilkesboro, NC www.6hoursofwarriorcreek.com
RD CH
Eau de Vie Metric 100 April 13 • Troutman, NC www.bluemountainrevival.com
RD CH
Assault on the Carolinas April 13 • Brevard, NC www.assaultonthecarolinas.com
MTN
Asheville Cyclocross- Short Track Mountain Bike April 14 • Asheville, NC www.ashevillecyclocross.com
MTN
Assault on Pisgah’s Pilot (A-opp) April 14 • Balsam Grove, NC www.atrfuntrails.com
CX Boone-Roubaix
April 20 • Boone, NC www.booneroubaix.com MTN Stump Jump
April 21 • Spartanburg, SC www.stumpjump.org RD Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz CH Ride & Run
April 27 • Statesville, NC www.facebook.com/RainbowKidsRideRun RD Burnsville Metric CH April 27 • Burnsville, NC
www.burnsvillemetric.com RD Issaqueena’s Last Ride CH April 27 • Walhalla, SC
www.ilrsc.com • www.blueridgedouble.com RD Tour de Cashiers CH May 4 • Cashiers, NC
www.tourdecashiers.com • www.blueridgedouble.com MTN French Broad River Festival
May 4 • Hot Springs, NC www.frenchbroadriverfestival.com
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MTN
RD CH
Rides Around Wilkes May 4 • Wilkesboro, NC www.bmcc.us/raw.htm
RD CH
Wheel Ride for Food May 11 • Asheville, NC www.mowabc.org/events
MTN
12 Hours of Tsali May 11 • Bryson City, NC www.goneriding.com
MTN
Pisgah 111k May 18 • Pisgah Forest, NC www.pisgahproductions.com
MTN
Pisgah 55.5k May 19 • Pisgah Forest, NC www.pisgahproductions.com
RD CH
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Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventure Race (PMBAR) May 4 • Pisgah Forest, NC www.pisgahproductions.com
It’s Not Your Grandma’s Century May 19 • Hayesville, NC www.sabacycling.com/SABA-Century.shtml
MTN Appalachia Gravel Grinder Series - The Powerhouse CX May 19 • Murphy, NC
www.cherohalacrossing.net MTN Catawba Riverfront Classic
May 20 • Charlotte, NC US National Whitewater Center www.charlottemtnbike.com CX Asheville Cyclocross – Mountain Sports Festival
May 24 • Asheville, NC www.ashevillecyclocross.com MTN Burn 24 Hour Challenge
May 25-26 • Wilkesboro, NC www.burn24hour.com RD Fletcher Flyer CH June 2 • Fletcher, NC
www.fletcherflyer.com MTN 6 hours of Balsam Grove
June 8 • Balsam Grove, NC www.atrfuntrails.com RD Cycle to Farm CH June 20 • Black Mountain, NC
www.cycletofarm.org
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MTN Run from the Cops
July 6 • Greensboro, NC www.runfromthecops.org RD Hot Doggett 100/Devils Fork Metric CH July 13 • Mars Hill, NC
www.hotdoggett.mhc.edu RD French Broad Cycling Classic
July 19-21 • Asheville, NC www.frenchbroadcyclingclassic.com MTN Jerdon Mountain Challenge
July 20 • Old Fort, NC www.blueridgeadventures.net MTN The Off Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell (ORAMM)
July 21 • Old Fort, NC www.blueridgeadventures.net MTN Fontana Village SERC/AMBC #10
August 3 - 4 • Fontana, NC www.goneriding.com RD The Ascent: The Hardest Hill Climb in the South
August 11 • Blowing Rock, NC www.bikehighcountry.com/ascent
PROFILE
Silver Medalist Olympic Cyclist
Lauren Tamayo Age: 29 From: Barto, Pennsylvania Status: Married to Mike Tamayo Currently residing: Asheville, NC
Career cycling accolades: Silver medal 2012 Olympic Games, Former world record holder 3km Team Pursuit, Multi time US National Champion, Multi time Pan American Champion At what age did you start cycling/racing? I started racing when I was 12 years old at the Velodrome in Trexlertown, PA. What does your average training week consist of? An average training week is usually about 20-22 hours on the bike, but that does not include stretching, core work and resting that is required to train hard the next day.
What did it take to get to the Olympics? This is a difficult question, the simple easy answer is a lot of sacrifice and dedication. To qualify for the Olympics, it is first about gaining enough points for your country, which requires you to travel to International races. 2 years out from the Olympics, I was spending a lot of time on the road chasing points and making sure I was one of the best in the country to represent the US at the Olympic games. What are your goals this year? In 2012, I had to spend my entire year focusing on the track, and I really missed the road. I am looking forward to getting back on the road with my Exergy TWENTY16 team, and winning some road stages. How does training in Asheville compare to other locations or countries that the team or your schedule takes you to? I have traveled all over the country and the world, and I always love coming back home to Asheville to train. There is no place that compares to Asheville. We have beautiful mountains, amazing roads, and lots of wonderful scenery to keep you motivated.
What advice would you give someone interested in trying bike racing for the first time? Get out there and do it. It’s an amazing sport, and there are so many amazing people you meet along the journey. Start with small goals, and take some time to learn from people who have been racing for a long time. A little bit of knowledge goes a long way in cycling.
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RD Blue Ridge Breakaway CH August 17 • Lake Junaluska, NC
www.blueridgebreakaway.com/about.html TK Rotary 200 Challenge Bike Race RD August 25 • Asheville, NC CH www.rotary200challengebikerace.org RD Race to the Rock at Chimney Rock – 25 mile
August 25 • Lake Lure, NC www.setupevents.com MTN Dark Mountain
August 25 • North Wilkesboro, NC www.bmcc.us MTN Asheville Cyclocross – Short Track Mountain Bike
September 7 • Hendersonville, NC www.ashevillecyclocross.com CX Pisgah Monster Cross Challenge
September 14 • Pisgah Forest, NC www.pisgahproductions.com CX Asheville Cyclocross
September 21 • Asheville, NC www.ashevillecyclocross.com MTN Pisgah MTB Stage Race
September 16-21 • Brevard, NC http://www.blueridgeadventures.net/stage RD Asheville Fall Classic
September 21 • Asheville, NC www.velosportsracing.com
APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB www.ambc-sorba.org ASHEVILLE BICYCLE RACING CLUB www.abrc.net ASHEVILLE WOMEN’S CYCLING CLUB www.ashevillewomenscycling.com BLUE RIDGE BICYCLE CLUB www.blueridgebicycleclub.org IMBA - INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BICYCLING ASSOC. www.imba.com SORBA - SOUTHERN OFF-ROAD BICYCLE ASSOC. www.pisgahareasorba.org
CX Three Peaks USA UltraCross
September 22 • Banner Elk, NC http://threepeaksusa.com MTN Big Ring Challenge
September 28 • Hayesville, NC www.chainbusterracing.com CX Asheville Cyclocross - Night Race
October 19 • Asheville, NC www.ashevillecyclocross.com MTN SWANK 65 Mtn Bike Race
November 3 • Pisgah Forest www.blueridgeadventures.net
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Western North Carolina is widely known in paddling circles to be the hub of whitewater paddling and downriver kayak/canoe racing on the East Coast. From world-renowned Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, to the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, and all rivers and creeks in between, this place is a mecca.
RACE KEY Flatwater (FT) • Sprint (SP) • Marathon (MT) Whitewater (WW) Freestyle (FS) • Slalom (SL) • SUP (SUP) Kids/Junior (KD) • Other (OT)
FS Tame the Tyger River Race & Festival
April 6 • Roebuck, SC www.spartanburgparks.org/LEAF/tame-the-tyger.php FT Lake Hartwell 12mi Canoe & Kayak Race MT April 20 • Clemson, SC
www.paddling.net FT NOC’s Freestyle Shootout & 2013 USA Canoe/Kayak
Freestyle Team Trials April 26-28 • Bryson City, NC www.noc.com FT ERA Nantahala Open
April 27 • Nantahala River, NC www.endlessriveradventures.com/Nantahala_Open WW French Broad River Classique Canoe & Kayak MT April 27-28 • Asheville, NC
www.fbcanoeracing.org WW French Broad River Festival OT May 4 • Hot Springs, NC
www.frenchbroadriverfestival.com WW Boater Chick Festival FT May 17-19 • Topton, NC
www.boaterchickfestival.info
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FT New River Canoe Race
June 1 • Jefferson, NC www.friendsofhcsp.wordpress.com WW Galasport Canoe Club Challenge Round 1
June 15 • Bryson City, NC www.noc.com WW Canoe Club Challenge Round 2
July 20 • Bryson City, NC www.noc.com WW Dan River Boat Race
August 3 • Madison, NC www.danriverboatrace.org WW Canoe Club Challenge Round 3
August 17 • Bryson City, NC www.noc.com WW 2013 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships FT September 2-8 • Bryson City, NC
www.noc.com WW Green River Race
November 2 • Landrum, NC www.boatingbeta.com
CAROLINA CANOE CLUB www.carolinacanoeclub.org WESTERN CAROLINA PADDLERS www.boatingbeta.com
Triathlons are experiencing a huge growth spurt right now. Our calendar is loaded with area triathlons for the beginner to the elite. It’s time to ramp up your “brick” training and sign up for one of theses great events, with a beautiful mountain backdrop. If you’re not ready to tackle the full event, try a relay!
RACE KEY Triathlon (TRI) • Sprint (SP) • International (IN) • Duathlon (DU) Half Ironman (HI) • Ironman (IM) • Adventure Race (AR) • Xterra (XT) Adventure/Off-Road Triathlon (AOT) • Kid/Junior (KD) • Other (OT) DU Du the Asheville Du at Biltmore Estate
March 23 • Asheville, NC www.idaph.net/events/du-the-asheville-du AR SEAL Extreme
April 6 • Crosby, TN www.outdoorsinthesmokies.com/ Seal-extreme-challenge AR North Carolina Adventure Race Series #1
April 13 • Troutman, NC www.ncars.info DU Jerry’s Baddle
April 20 • Saluda, NC www.jerrysbaddle.org DU Mountain Madness Duathlon
April 27 • Franklin, NC www.active.com/duathlon/franklin-nc/ mountain-madness-duathlon-2013 AR Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventure Race
May 4 • Pisgah Forest, NC www.pisgahproductions.com
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AR North Carolina Adventure Race Series #2
May 11 • Charlotte, NC www.ncars.info TRI Valdese Triathlon SP May 11 • Valdese, NC
www.setupevents.com TRI Jetton Park Triathlon SP May 11 • Cornelius, NC
www.jettontri.com TRI Over the Mountain Triathlon IN May 18 • Kings Mountain, NC
www.setupevents.com TRI MTA Triathlon at Lake James SP May 18 • Nebo, NC
www.mtatriathlon.blueridgemultisports.com KD Trips for Kids Duathlon (Mountain Sports Festival)
May 25 • Asheville, NC
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(Mountain Sports Festival) May 26 • Asheville, NC www.gloryhoundevents.com KD Asheville JCC Kids MultiSport Event
May 26 • Asheville, NC www.idaph.net OT Warrior Dash
June 1 • Huntersville, NC www.warriordash.com OT Mad Mountain Mud Run
June 1 • Hendersonville, NC www.madmountainmudrun.com TRI Xterra Tsali XT June 2 • Bryson City, NC
www.goneriding.com KD Cliffs of Walnut Cove Kids MultiSport Event
June 9 • Asheville, NC www.idaph.net TRI Enka Triathlon at Biltmore Lake SP June 15 • Asheville, NC
www.gloryhoundevents.com AR Special Operations Adventure Race
June 15 • Highlands, NC www.soarhighlands.org TRI Bandits Challenge Triathlon IN June 26 • Wilkesboro, NC
www.setupevents.com OT The Ridges 5K Open Water Swim
June 30 • Hayesville, NC www.thebeastoftheeast.net KD Asheville Kids MultiSport Event
July 20 • Asheville, NC www.idaph.net TRI Asheville Triathlon SP July 21 • Asheville, NC
www.imathlete.com/events/AshevilleTriathlon AOT Tsali Challenge Triathlon
July 27-28 • Bryson City, NC www.goneriding.com
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TRI, SP Lake Logan Multisport Festival IN, OT August 3-4 • Canton, NC
www.gloryhoundevents.com TRI Summer Sizzler Triathlon SP August 4 • Hiawassee, GA
www.thebeastoftheeast.net TRI LPC Triathlon SP August 18 • Fletcher, NC
www.idaph.net KD LPC Kid’s Multisport Event
August 18 • Fletcher, NC www.idaph.net AR 26.2 hrs North Carolina Adventure Race Series #3
August 24 • Morganton, NC www.ncars.info TRI, SP Lake Lure Triathlon IN August 24 • Lake Lure, NC
wwww.setupevents.com AR Blue Ridge Mountain Throwdown
August 31 - September 2 • Boone, NC www.mountainthrowdown.com AT Outdoorsman Triathlon
September 29-30 • Bryson City, NC www.outdoorsmantriathlon.org AR US NWC Fall NCARS Series #4
October 12 • Charlotte, NC www.ncars.info
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