Swank 65

Welcome to the 28th Annual Swank 65!  We're very excited for another year of racing in the Brevard, North Carolina area.

Route

We're going to have a NEW route in 2026 out of the Cove Creek Group Campground area.  As of making the registration page we are still finalizing that route.  Once we get it figured out, we will update it on here. That's if we remember to do that, we can be easily distracted at times.  lol.  We will for sure update it on the website so CLICK HERE to go to our race page.

Schedule

Friday, November 6, 2026

3:00-5:00 PM     Packet Pickup/Registration At Black Mountain Trailhead AKA Start/Finish

Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:00-5:00 PM     Packet Pickup/Registration At Black Mountain Trailhead AKA Start/Finish

Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:00 AM -- Registration Opens

8:30 AM -- Registration Closes

8:45 AM -- Racer Meeting At Start

9:00 AM -- RACE START

12:00 PM -- Post-Race Meal Begins

TBD -- Cutoff for Aid Station #2 (Mile 16)

12:30 PM -- Awards Ceremony #1

1:30 PM -- Awards Ceremony #2

TBD -- Cutoff for Aid Station #3 (Mile 22)

*Times are subject to change

Included With Registration

• Event Shirt - NEW FOR 2026
• Well-Marked Course
• Stocked Aid Stations
• Post-Race Meal
• Beer from Hi-Wire Brewing
• Awards For Top 3 In Each Category
• Chip Timing
• Police Escorts

Refunds, Transfers, Deferrals

• No transfers or deferrals under ANY circumstances.
• If race sells out, we will consider a transfer to another race if we have someone on a waitlist to take your spot.
• Refunds available until July 31, 2026, of 75% of entry fee.
• Refunds available until September 30, 2026, of 50% of entry fee.
• No refunds after September 30, 2026, NO EXCEPTIONS.
• WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE THE RACE INSURANCE THAT IS OFFERED FROM THE REGISTRATION SITE.

2026 Cutoff Times

Start Time is 9:00 AM

Aid Station 2 cutoff is TBD (Mile TBD)

Aid Station 3 cutoff is TBD (Mile TBD)

*We reserve the right to pull any riders before a cutoff time if we feel they are unfit to continue.

Other 2026 Pisgah Triple Crown Races

February 21, 2026 - Uwharrie MTB Challenge (Long Course) www.bikereg.com/umbc

June 14, 2026 - Woods Mountain www.bikereg.com/sasquatchwoods

July 26, 2026 - Off-Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell (ORAMM) www.bikereg.com/oramm

October 10, 2026 - Harbison MTB Challenge www.bikereg.com/hmbc