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Tsali Road, Bryson City NC

Saturday, January 16th, 2027

🌲 Welcome to the Tsali Ultra

Welcome to the Tsali Ultra formerly known as Tsali Frosty Foot.

📅 Event Detail Highlights

Date: All events take place January 17, 2026.

📍 Directions/Location

Coordinates: 35.4056801, -83.5817022
Directions Link: Click Here for Directions
From Asheville, NC: 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: 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.

🏆 Awards and Prizes

Event: Good Endurance Running will host the NC USATF 50 km Trail Championships on January 17, 2026, in Almond, North Carolina in conjunction with the Tsali 50 km.
Prize Eligibility: To be eligible for NC USATF championship prize money and awards, the athlete must be a valid 2026 member of USATF and have resided in the State of North Carolina for more than 12 consecutive months.
USATF Website: USATF North Carolina Website
Parking: PARKING IS VERY LIMITED! PLEASE CARPOOL!!

⏰ Start Times

50K: 8 AM
30K: 9 AM
8K: 9:30 AM
No early starts: There are NO early starts.

🏁 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.
Cut-off Times: Murphy’s Branch: Mile 6.5 (Cutoff time of 10:00 AM).

📏 Course Info

Course Integrity: 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.
Stream Crossings: The 50K and 30K courses have some small stream crossings. Depending on how much rain there has been, your feet may get wet.
Course Maps: 8K Caltopo Map, 30K Course Map, 50K Course Map
Strict Rules: Cut-off times will be strictly enforced for the safety of the runners and the volunteers.

🚰 Aid Stations

Typical Fare: PB&J, oranges, gels, snacks, possible hot broth/chocolate, water, sodas, Tailwind sport drink, etc.
Non-Personal Support: None of the aid stations can be driven to by runner personal support crews.
Volunteer Opportunity: We encourage runners' crew to volunteer at an aid station.
Not Staffed: Intersection of Right Alternate/Right Loop (8K: 2 miles, 30K: 6 miles, 14 miles).

🧳 Drop Bags

50K runners will have access to a drop bag midway through the race. These will be dropped off at packet pickup and can be picked up at the finish area after the Aid Station closes. Please keep your drop bags to the size of a small duffle bag/shoebox.

🙅‍♂️ 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. We encourage runners' crew and spectators to volunteer at an aid station.

🐾 Pet Policy

As much as we love pets, they are not allowed at any time during this event. Please leave them at home or with a caring family member or friend while you are here.

🎁 What Will I Get?

Awards: Unique custom finishers award.
Apparel: Rabbit Long Sleeve Shirts.
Post-Race Food: Finishers food.

🌦️ Weather Considerations

This race is in the middle of winter. Temps average mid 20’s at night and mid to high 40’s during the day. However it could be bitterly cold or a balmy 60 degrees. Be prepared for any condition.

📅 Weather Delay Date

The race is subject to being postponed. The make-up date will be Jan. 31, 2026 (conditions permitting).

🏨 Hotels/Cabins/Camping

Stonebrook Lodge, Bryson City NC, Call to Reserve Your Room and Mention Tsali Ultra to get the Race Discount - 828-488-1616. Click Here For More Details

❗ Refunds/Deferrals/Transfers

We do NOT provide refunds, deferments, rollover credits, transfer of entry fees, etc. Selling/giving your bib to someone else is not permitted.

🤗 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?