Swank 65

Welcome to the 27th Annual Swank 65!  We're very excited for another year of racing in the Brevard, North Carolina area.

 

Other 2025 Pisgah Triple Crown Races

February 22, 2025 - Uwharrie MTB Challenge (Long Course) www.bikereg.com/umbc

June 7, 2025* - Woods Mountain www.bikereg.com/woodsmountain

July 27, 2025* - Off-Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell (ORAMM) www.bikereg.com/oramm

*As of 1/13/2025, we're still waiting for approval for these dates of said races.

 

Route

Click the link below to go to our interactive course map. 

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44682954

 

Schedule

Friday, November 7, 2025

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

Saturday, November 8, 2025

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

Sunday, November 9, 2025

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

12:00 PM -- Cutoff for Aid Station #2 (Mile 16)

12:30 PM -- Awards Ceremony #1

1:30 PM -- Awards Ceremony #2

2:00 PM -- Cutoff for Aid Station #3 (Mile 22)

*Times are subject to change

 

Included With Registration

Well-Marked CourseStocked Aid StationsPost-Race MealBeer from Hi-Wire BrewingAwards For Top 3 In Each CategoryChip TimingPolice 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, 2025, of 75% of entry fee.Refunds available until September 30, 2025, of 50% of entry fee.No refunds after September 30, 2025, NO EXCEPTIONS.WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE THE RACE INSURANCE THAT IS OFFERED FROM THE REGISTRATION SITE.

 

2025 Cutoff Times

Start Time is 9:00 AM

Aid Station 2 cutoff is 12:00 PM (Mile 16)

Aid Station 3 cutoff is 1:00 PM (Mile 22)

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