Couch Potato

Welcome to the 14th Annual Couch Potato Race!

We're very excited for another year of racing in the Brevard, North Carolina area.

Route

Click the link below to go to our interactive course map.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44682748

Schedule

• Friday, November 6, 2026: 3:00-5:00 PM - Packet Pickup/Registration At Black Mountain Trailhead AKA Start/Finish
• Saturday, November 7, 2026:
• 7:00 AM: Registration Opens
• 8:30 AM: Registration Closes
• 8:45 AM: Racer Meeting At Start
• 9:00 AM: RACE START
• 11:00 AM: Cutoff for Aid Station #1 (Mile 6.5)
• 11:30 AM: Post-Race Meal Begins
• 12:30 PM: Awards Ceremony #1
• 1:00 PM: Cutoff for Aid Station #2 (Mile 17)
• 1:30 PM: Awards Ceremony #2
• *Times are subject to change

Included With Registration

• Event Shirt: NEW FOR 2026
• Well-Marked Course:
• Stocked Aid Stations:
• Post-Race Meal:
• Beer: From Hi-Wire Brewing
• Awards: For Top 3 In Each Category
• Chip Timing:
• Police Escorts:

Refunds, Transfers, Deferrals

• No transfers: or deferrals under ANY circumstances.
• Transfer option: If race sells out, we will consider a transfer to another race if we have someone on a waitlist to take your spot.
• Refunds: Available until July 31, 2026, of 75% of entry fee.
• Refunds: Available until September 30, 2026, of 50% of entry fee.
• No refunds: after September 30, 2026, NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Insurance: WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE THE RACE INSURANCE THAT IS OFFERED FROM THE REGISTRATION SITE.

2026 Cutoff Times

• Start Time: 9:00 AM
• Aid Station 1 cutoff: 11:00 AM (Mile 6.5)
• Aid Station 2 cutoff: 1:00 PM (Mile 17)
• Right to pull: We reserve the right to pull any riders before a cutoff time if we feel they are unfit to continue.

Other 2026 Pisgah Triple Crown Races

• February 21, 2026 - Uwharrie MTB Challenge (Short Course): www.bikereg.com/umbc
• June 14, 2026 - Sasquatch Scrambler: www.bikereg.com/sasquatchwoods
• July 25, 2026 - Jerdon Mountain Challenge: www.bikereg.com/jerdonmountainchallenge
• October 10, 2026 - Harbison MTB Challenge: www.bikereg.com/hmbc

More Information

For more information about the Pisgah Triple Crown Series, go to: www.blueridgeadventures.net/pisgahtriplecrown

Event Location

1600 Pisgah Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC

Registration Link

Register here