Kettlefoot
The Kettlefoot 50K consists of 2 laps on a 16.4 mile loop. Total elevation gain for one lap is approximately 3,100 feet. The course runs entirely on dirt varying from singletrack to multi-use double track. The mid-point of the loop is the 60-foot Kettlefoot Fire Tower which offers views of Watauga Lake, Doe Valley, Neva Valley, and (on clear days) Grandfather Mountain.
Upcoming Races
Jun 5 2027
50 KM
2x25km loop
8,000
6,200
ft.
Multiple Loop
10:30 Cutoff
4
Elevation Rating
Very hilly, ~7500-12,500 feet in 50 miles
3
Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts
Additional Distances
This event also has the following sub ultra distances
25 KM
13 KM