Swank 65

Welcome to the 28th Annual Swank 65!

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

Route

• New Route: We're going to have a NEW route in 2026 out of the Cove Creek Group Campground area.
• Finalization: As of making the registration page we are still finalizing that route.
• Updates: Once we get it figured out, we will update it on here.
• Website: We will for sure update it on the website so CLICK HERE to go to our race page.

Schedule

• November 6, 2026: 3:00-5:00 PM – Packet Pickup/Registration At Black Mountain Trailhead AKA Start/Finish
• November 7, 2026: 3:00-5:00 PM – Packet Pickup/Registration At Black Mountain Trailhead AKA Start/Finish
• November 8, 2026:
  • 7:00 AM: Registration Opens
  • 8:30 AM: Registration Closes
  • 8:45 AM: Racer Meeting At Start
  • 9:00 AM: RACE START
  • 12:00 PM: Post-Race Meal Begins
  • 12:30 PM: Awards Ceremony #1
  • 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: No transfers or deferrals under ANY circumstances.
• Sold Out Policy: If race sells out, we will consider a transfer to another race if we have someone on a waitlist to take your spot.
• Refund Policy: Refunds available until July 31, 2026, of 75% of entry fee.
• Subsequent Refunds: Refunds available until September 30, 2026, of 50% of entry fee.
• No Refunds: 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 2 Cutoff: TBD (Mile TBD)
• Aid Station 3 Cutoff: TBD (Mile TBD)
• Rider Safety: 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 (Long Course) www.bikereg.com/umbc
• June 14, 2026: Woods Mountain www.bikereg.com/sasquatchwoods
• July 26, 2026: Off-Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell (ORAMM) www.bikereg.com/oramm
• October 10, 2026: Harbison MTB Challenge www.bikereg.com/hmbc

For More Information

Visit our official race page for further details: http://www.BikeReg.com/swank65