Tsali Ultra

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to the Tsali Ultra

Welcome to the Tsali Ultra formerly known as Tsali Frosty Foot

📅 Event Details

• Date: All events take place January 17, 2026
• Location: Coordinates 35.4056801, -83.5817022
• 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.
• Award Hosting: Good Endurance Running will host the NC USATF 50 km Trail Championships on January 17, 2026, in Almond, NC.

🗺️ Race Format

Trail races longer than the traditional marathon distance are considered ultra marathons. Therefore, the Tsali Ultra qualifies as a Mountain, Ultra, Trail event (MUT).

🥇 Awards & Prizes

We are excited once again being hosting the NC USATF North Carolina LDR Championships. 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 North Carolina Website

🚗 Parking & Pickup

• Parking: Parking is very limited! Please carpool!
• Packet Pickup: Starts in the boat parking lot Saturday at 6:30 AM EST. (Sunrise is at 7:43 AM EST, so bring your light.)
• Start Times: 50K – 8 AM, 30K – 9 AM, 8K – 9:30 AM
• Cut-offs: 8K – 7 hours, 30K – 8 hours, 50K – 9.5 hours.

🚧 Course Information

If you get off course, you will need to retrace your steps. Course cutting is not permitted and will be grounds for disqualification.

💧 Aid Stations

• Offerings: Typical fare including PB&J, oranges, gels, snacks, possible hot broth/chocolate, water, sodas, Tailwind sport drink, etc.
• Non-support: None of the aid stations can be driven to by runner personal support crews.
• Volunteers: We encourage runners' crew to volunteer at an aid station to support all runners.
• Drop Bags: 50K runners will have access to a drop bag midway through the race at a complete aid station.

🏨 Accommodations

Stonebrook Lodge
Bryson City NC
270 Main Street
Bryson City NC 28713

Call to Reserve Your Room and Mention Tsali Ultra to get the Race Discount - 828-488-1616

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❗ Registration Policy

• No Refunds: We do not provide refunds, deferments, rollover credits, transfer of entry fees, etc.
• Registration Insurance: Consider purchasing event registration insurance offered during registration checkout.
• Pet Policy: Pets are not allowed at any time during this event. Please leave them at home.
• Volunteering: We encourage crew and spectators to volunteer and support all runners.

🌤️ Weather Conditions

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 as the race is subject to being postponed due to weather.

📆 Postponement Policy

By registering, you are accepting the fact that if the race has to be postponed, the make-up date will be Jan. 31, 2026 (conditions permitting). There will be no refunds if you cannot participate on the make-up date.

🎉 Final Notes

Tell your friends and get everyone registered. Hop over and like our event Facebook page to keep up with all the latest happenings. We can’t wait to have you join us for an amazing day at the Tsali Ultra! The trails are calling…will you answer?