The Pisgah 555 will test the strength and endurance of racers by challenging them to complete a 39.5 mile course with 8100′ of climbing and is nearly 100% Pisgah single-track. The course traverses some of the great Pisgah classics: Black Mountain, Turkey Pen Gap, Laurel Mountain, and Pilot Rock!
The Pisgah 555 is also open to RUNNERS.
There will be TWO rest areas along the way that will be stocked with water, food (PB&J, fruit, salty snacks, sweet snacks, bars), and first aid. Racers may send drop bags to each Rest Area.
The Pisgah 555 will be held concurrently with the Pisgah 111!
Downloads of the course map, cue sheet, and .gpx track are available at the bottom of this page.
Friday 5PM-10PM – SIGN-IN OPEN
Saturday 5:30AM-7:30AM -SIGN-IN OPEN
Saturday 7:45AM – Mandatory Racer Meeting
Saturday 8AM – Race Start
Saturday 10PM – Race Final Cutoff
1. Have Fun!
2. Cyclists must wear an approved cycling helmet at all times while on the bike.
3. Cyclists must complete the event on the bike they started on. No bike swaps during the event.
4. Racers may receive outside support only within 100′ of official rest areas.
5. Racers must stay in single-file except to pass.
6. Racers must obey all local traffic laws.
7. Electric-Assist bikes (E-Bikes) are prohibited.
8. Racers must use a front light (250 lumen minimum) after 7:00PM.
9. The Race Director reserves the right to disqualify any racer for any reason.
10. Rule infractions witnessed by Race Officials will result in disqualification.
1284 Pisgah Highway
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
From Asheville, North Carolina, take I-40 West to I-26 East to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to Davidson River campground.
From Spartanburg, South Carolina, take I-26 West to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to Davidson River campground.
From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-85 South to Gastonia and exit at U.S. Highway 74 West. Merge with I-26 West to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to Davidson River campground.
REQUIRED GEAR:
Every racer will be required to carry the following at all times while participating in the event:
1. Mobile phone
2. Water filter/iodine
3. Light source (250 lumen minimum)
4. Rain jacket
5. Helmet (cyclists only)
There will be a required gear check at sign-in. Please have your gear ready for inspection.
OTHER:
LODGING:
REFUND POLICY:
Sorry, No refunds.
Pisgah 555 -- Map (map is in the .zip file)
Pisgah 555 -- Cue (cue is in the .zip file)
Pisgah 555 -- GPX (gpx is in the .zip file)