Flint Ridge Fall 5-Miler
October 26, 2013

The most challenging 5 mile run in Western North Carolina!

This October, what better way to celebrate the vibrant Appalachian autumn than along NOC's sometimes steep and always lovely singletrack trail system. Join us as we support our favorite non-profit, MedicForce, for the second-annual Flint Ridge Fall 5-Miler, and lend a hand to this independent organization that utilizes first aid and medical professionals to provide free first aid training and care to remote communities throughout the world.

Competitors start at the Flint Ridge trailhead at the top of NOC's Wesser campus, run approximately 4.75 miles along trails, then cruise down the remaining .25 miles along the road to finish riverside by the Nantahala. After the race, awards will be presented near Slow Joe's Café, where competitors can relax with a well-earned hot cocoa or cold adult beverage.

Stay for the day, and take part in the festivities as we celebrate the last day of NOCtoberfest! Events will include The Great Pumpkin Pursuit, in which costumed NOCer's negotiate the Nantahala Falls while tossing over 400 pumpkins from their rafts. Paddlers and spectators compete to collect as many as possible to earn fabulous prizes, including a $500 gift card to NOC's Outfitter's Store. Later, enjoy live music and toast your back (or some marshmallows) around fire-master Ron Mitchke's bonfire if the weather gets chilly.

2013 Flint Ridge Fall Schedule

Registration Information

Classes:

• Men's
• Women's
• Men's Junior (18 and under)
• Women's Junior
• Men's Master (55 and over)
• Women's Master

Registration : $20.00 per participant, includes race T-Shirt.
$5.00 Late Fee will apply to day-of registrations.

Check-In/Registration: Runners will meet for check-in (or late registration) near the race start at the Flint Ridge Trailhead. All runners must check in to pick up their racing bibs, competitor's packets, and sign waivers. Parking is available anywhere on campus, and we recommend parking at the bottom at the hill so that you don't have to return to the trailhead after the race. Follow on-campus signage to the race start.

2012 Results

Women

Men