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Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon race photoNebo
US
bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
Race date in 17 days
Oct 24, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Nebo · 50km
Entry fee
$85Varies by event and entry period
Status
ClosedTBD ~ Thu, October 22, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon race photo
Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon race photo
bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The race is held on lakeside trails at Lake James State Park, North Carolina.

The events are the 50k, half marathon, and relay.

It's not a mountain course, but it has gentle rolling terrain with views of both the lake and the mountains.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
AnnaRan in 2019
“I was feeling well enough to push it for a 13-something minute mile finish, he finished one second behind me.”

At Fonta Flora 50km, the runner fell while enjoying lake views and stopped repeatedly for toe blisters. Blister care made running comfortable again late on, and with 1 mile remaining, they pushed on to cross the finish.

Read the original on Anna
Ryan HattonFinish time 4:30:25
“I held onto 5th place and was so excited to have finished my first ultramarathon.”

At Fonta Flora 50km, the runner led early but paid for a fast pace with tired legs late on. They endured cold rain and wind to finish in 4 hours 30 minutes 25 seconds, fifth in their first ultra.

Read the original on Ryan Hatton

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon

Tanawha Adventures

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Next edition entry

Entry dates for the next edition haven't been announced yet

50K 3 Person Relay

Entry cost $225

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

50k 2 Person Relay

Entry cost $165

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
Time limit50K 9시간 30분
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50K 9시간 30분 · 하프 3시간 30분

EventStartTime limit
Ultra50km08:009h 30m
Half21.0975km10:003h 30m
START

6793 NC 126,, (NC)(,)

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

6793 NC 126, Nebo, NC

Finish · Google Maps
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The 50K, 50K 3-Person Relay, 50K 2-Person Relay, and 1/2 Marathon events are held together.

Start line is located in Nebo, NC, with a local start time of 8:00 a.m.

The start and finish are at the same location.

Typical race-season temperature: around 15°C (59°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Fonta Flora Brewery Whippoorwill Farm, 4:00-7:00pm the day before the race (same-day pickup also available)

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

None - no public transit serves the venue

Start/finish at Fonta Flora Brewery's Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, NC,

on the trails/banks of Lake James State Park in the shadow of Shortoff Mountain and Linville Gorge.

Rural Lake James, NC venue with no public transit;

car access only.

Getting to the finish

Same as start - Whippoorwill Farm/Fonta Flora Brewery

Same location as start.

More details

No organizer shuttle found.

Stations & transport near the venue

No dedicated transit card system for this small-town US venue near Nebo, NC (Lake James area).

Standard car access applies for the trailhead start/finish, with no meaningful bus or rail service nearby.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Advance bib (packet) pickup takes place from 4-7 PM on the day before the race at Ponta Flora Brewery's Whip-poor-will Farm,

which also serves as the start/finish.

The organizers recommend advance pickup to reduce on-site congestion.

Same-day registration is available from 7:00-7:50 AM on Saturday for the 50k, and until 8:00-9:50 AM on Sunday for the half marathon.

Times are local to Nebo. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon start line in Nebo

Hotels that make race morning easy

2 places

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

The Waterman Lakefront Luxury with Hot Tub & Private Dock!

Accommodation · 1.7km

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Time for you, before and after the finish

8 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

The Queen City Experience: 90-min Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte Historical Shuttle Bus City Tour · $41

View on GetYourGuide

Charlotte: Uncover the Queen City's Black Legacy Walking Tour

Queen City Black Heritage Walking Tour · $27

View on GetYourGuide

Asheville｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Asheville Airport

$158

View on Klook

Charlotte｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

$82

View on Klook

Charlotte's Best Historic City Tour (Eco-Friendly Electric Cart Ride)

$43

View on Klook

Charlotte: Uptown Charlotte Historian-Guided Tour

Uptown Charlotte Historic Guided Tour · $21

View on GetYourGuide
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Nebo with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Nebo.

Total cost and budget for Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Nebo runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon

FAQ
When does Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Nebo, NC, United States.

How much is the Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $85.

What is the time limit for Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon 2026?

50K 9시간 30분 · 하프 3시간 30분.

What distances does Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon 2026 start?

6793 NC 126,, (NC)(,).

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