Old Fort, NC
The Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker 50M/55K is an extremely scenic tour of "the other Pisgah" in the shadow of Mount Mitchell. Starting at the foot of the mountains in Old Fort, NC at Camp Grier, the race takes runners up and down some of the most stunning, quad-busting, and heart-pounding trails in all of Western North Carolina, eventually taking the 50 milers over three 6,000 ft+ peaks including Mount Mitchell itself, making this the highest 50 miler east of the Mississippi! Highlights of the course include Snooks Nose, Green Knob, Black Mountain Crest, and Heartbreak Ridge Trails.
Upcoming Races
Mar 22 2025
55 KM
7,500
7,500
ft.
12:00 Cutoff
4
Elevation Rating
Very hilly, ~7500-12,500 feet in 50 miles
3
Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts
Mar 22 2025
50 Miles
12,000
12,000
ft.
16:00 Cutoff
4
Elevation Rating
Very hilly, ~7500-12,500 feet in 50 miles
3
Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts
Results
50 Miles
View course top times| Date | Finishers | Top Result (M) | Top Result (F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/24 | 97 | 8:48:53 | 10:27:23 |
| 03/25/23 | 66 | 8:08:52 | 10:15:10 |
55 KM
View course top times| Date | Finishers | Top Result (M) | Top Result (F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/24 | 118 | 5:03:21 | 6:59:59 |
| 03/25/23 | 67 | 5:55:29 | 6:51:42 |
