Quest for the Crest 50k
North Carolina, United States · by Run Bum Tours
Distance34.4 mi55.3 km
Elevation gain11,466 ft3,495 m
Descent11,304 ft3,445 m
High point6,657 ft2,029 m
Aid stations
| Aid station | Mile | km |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spring | 4.0 | 6.5 |
| Bowlens AS 1 | 7.3 | 11.7 |
| Spring | 14.9 | 24.0 |
| Colberts AS 2 | 17.9 | 28.9 |
| Buncombe AS 3 | 20.4 | 32.8 |
| Spring | 22.3 | 36.0 |
| spring | 24.7 | 39.8 |
| Mt Mitchell AS 4 | 26.7 | 43.0 |
| spring | 29.0 | 46.7 |
| Finish / pre race shuttle pick up | 34.4 | 55.3 |
Aid stations as published on the course file — always confirm locations and cutoffs with the race organizer.
About this course
Quest for the Crest 50k covers 34.4 mi (55.3 km) with 11,466 ft of elevation gain through North Carolina, United States. The interactive map above shows the full route with its elevation profile and aid stations, built from the course's GPS file.
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