Tsali Ultra

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to the Tsali Ultra

formerly known as Tsali Frosty Foot

📅 Event Details

• Date: January 18, 2025
• Location: Tsali Road, Almond, NC
• URL: Register Here
• Coordinates: 35.4056801, -83.5817022

🚗 Directions

From Asheville, NC:

• Route: Take I-40 west to exit 27 onto U.S. 19/74. Stay on U.S. 74 west to NC 28 west. Turn right and go 5 miles, look for Tsali Recreation Area sign on right. Go approximately 1.5 miles to end of road.

From Knoxville, TN:

• Route: Take U.S. 129 south through Maryville. Stay on U.S. 129 to Deals Gap. Take left onto NC 28 east. Tsali Recreation area sign is 25 miles on left. Go approximately 1.5 miles to end of road.

From Bryson City:

• Route: Take U.S. 19 south for 9 miles to NC 28 west. Turn right on NC 28. Go 5 miles and look for Tsali recreation Area sign on right. Go approximately 1.5 miles to end of road.

🚸 Parking and Packet Pickup

PARKING IS VERY LIMITED! PLEASE CARPOOL!!

Packet pickup will start in the boat parking lot Saturday at 6:30 AM EST. (Sunrise is at 7:43 AM EST, so bring your light.) Early packet pickup is not available.

⏰ Start Times

• 50K: 8 AM
• 30K: 9 AM
• 8K: 9:30 AM

🚦 Cut-offs

Cut-offs:

• 8K: All runners have 7 hours to complete the race.
• 30K: All runners have 8 hours to complete the race.
• 50K: All runners have 9.5 hours to complete the race.

Specific cut-off points include:

• Murphy’s Branch: Mile 6.5 (Cutoff time of 10:00 AM)
• Trailhead: Mile 14.2 (Cutoff time 12:21 PM)
• Crossroads: Mile 23 (Cutoff time of 3:00 PM)
• Finish Line: Mile 30.9 (Cutoff time of 5:30 PM)

🏞️ Course Info

If you get off course, you will need to retrace your steps and get back on course where you left it. Course cutting is not permitted and will be grounds for disqualification. The 50K and 30K courses have some small stream crossings. Depending on how much rain there has been, your feet may get wet.

• 8K Map: View Map
• 30K Map: View Map
• 50K Map: View Map

🍏 Aid Stations

Typical fare includes:

• Snacks: PB&J, oranges, gels, etc.
• Beverages: Hot broth/chocolate, water, sodas, Tailwind sport drink, etc.

Note: None of the aid stations can be driven to by runner personal support crews. Personal tables and canopies are not permitted.

🎒 Drop Bags

50K runners will have access to a drop bag midway through the race. Please keep your drop bags to the size of a small duffle bag/shoebox, clearly labeled with your name and bib number. Drop bags can be picked up at the finish area after the Aid Station closes.

👥 Crew/Spectators

Non-runners are not permitted to utilize the aid station support and must stay out of the way of the runners and all traffic. Spectators may volunteer at an aid station to help support their runner and other competitors.

🐶 Pets

As much as we love pets, they are not allowed at any time during this event. Please leave them at home.

🏅 What Will I Get?

• Award: Unique custom finishers award
• Gear: Long Sleeve Hoodie
• Surprises: Some other useful surprise swag
• Food: Finishers food and other yummies

🌦️ Weather

This race is in the middle of winter. Temps average mid 20’s at night and mid to high 40’s during the day. Be prepared for any condition!

📅 Weather Delay Date

The race is subject to being postponed due to weather conditions. If the race is postponed, the make-up date will be January 25, 2025 (conditions permitting).

🏨 Hotels/Cabins/Camping

Packet Pickup / Pre Race/Post Race Location: Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge - 13 Mins from Start/Finish Line. Call to reserve your room: 828-479-3864.

Click Here for more info on Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge

💵 Refunds/Deferrals/Transfers

We do not provide refunds, deferments, rollover credits, or transfers of entry fees, etc.

📣 In Closing...

Tell your friends and get everyone registered. We can’t wait to have you join us for an amazing day at the Tsali Ultra! The trails are calling…will you answer?