August on the MST Challenge

Since the 2020 Mountains-to-Sea Trail 12M and 50K Challenge was canceled due to COVID-19, we want to give you trailheads another shot at an MST adventure and the chance to win some beautiful pottery awards (originally crafted by a local artisan for the race in April)!

Here’s the deal:

  1. Complete either 12 miles or 50 kilometers anywhere along the the MST anytime during the month of August.
    Your 12M or 50K effort must be all at once; not broken up over multiple days. [Please ensure your run is supported and/or you carry plenty of fluids!]
  2. Submit your GPS/Garmin/Strava data by 11:59pm on September 1 to confirm completion. Submit your results at this link.
There will be prizes!
  • Top 3 Overall Finishers, M/F for the 12M and 50K
  • Top Masters Finishers, M/F for the 12M and 50K
  • All participants will be entered to receive one of four $50 gift cards to Bull City Running Co.

We bring you this challenge in partnership with Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail

Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail’s mission is to bring together communities and volunteers to build a simple footpath connecting North Carolina’s natural treasures for the enjoyment and education of people.

While participation in this event is free, we encourage you to support the MST Trail by donating. Your gift provides essential funding to allow Friends of the MST to build, protect and promote the trail. You can make your donation online here, or if you would like to send the donation via mail please send your check to: Kate Dixon, Friends of the MST, 3509 Haworth Drive, Suite 210, Raleigh, NC 27609.

MST Resources

The Trail

Details on the trail segments

About Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail

When & Where

Any segment of the MST

Saturday, August 1st at 12:00am through Monday, August 31st 11:59pm

Submit Results

Submit your GPS/Garmin/Strava data by 11:59pm on September 1 to confirm completion.

Donate

We encourage you to support the MST Trail by donating. Your gift provides essential funding to allow Friends of the MST to build, protect and promote the trail. You can make your donation online here, or if you would like to send the donation via mail please send your check to: Kate Dixon, Friends of the MST, 3509 Haworth Drive, Suite 210, Raleigh, NC 27609.