Pisgah 555

Edition history
Pisgah Forest, NC, USA
04 Oct, 2025 (Sat)

Cycling

39.7 mi

About the event

The Pisgah 555 will test the strength and endurance of racers by challenging them to complete a 39.7 mile course with 7325' 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 open to cyclists AND runners.

There will be THREE 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.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

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

RULES:

1. Have Fun!
2. Cyclists must wear an approved cycling helmet at all times while on the bike.
3. Racers may receive support from other participating racers while on course.
4. Racers may NOT receive outside support while on course.
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 rider for any reason.
10. SIGN-IN upon completion of the event (Please, this includes DNF racers).

DIRECTIONS:

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. Light source (250 lumen minimum)
3. Rain jacket

There will be a required gear check at sign-in. Please have your gear ready for inspection.

COURSE:


MAP and GPX downloads:
Download MAP here. (Map file is in zip file)
Download GPX here. (Map file is in zip file)

RIDEWITHGPS.COM link:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49422830

COURSE MARKING:

OTHER:

There is VERY LIMITED parking at the Start/Finish area. Please do not expect to park at the Start/Finish area for day-of sign-in. There are numerous OTHER parking lots in the area especially near the intersection of NC280 and US276. Be aware of posted no parking areas. Please be resourceful and respectful.Rest Areas will be located at Turkey Pen Parking Area (Mile 13.5), FS1206 at Yellow Gap (Mile 22.1), FS1206 at Yellow Gap x2 (Mile 44.1) and FS1206 at FS476 (Mile 53.7). Rest Areas will be well stocked with plenty of water, snacks, and other neutral support.Drop-bags may be sent to each of the rest areas.  Please limit the size of your drop bag to a one gallon zip lock bag per rest area (approximately two large water bottles).All roads used in the Pisgah 111 will be OPEN to vehicle traffic. Please use common sense while on gravel roads. Stay to the right. Do not cut corners. Pass with care. Ride single file.
This event is under special use permit with the U.S. Forest Service.

LODGING:

The Sunset Motel
Davidson River Campground
Hampton Inn Brevard
Holiday Inn Express Brevard

REFUND POLICY:

Sorry, No refunds.

 

SPONSORS:

 

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39.7 mi

04 Oct, 2025 (Sat)
Cycling

39.7 mi

7325 ft of elevation gain
Solo
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Trail
Single track

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