
2026 Annual Biltmore Challenge
Galloping long distance equestrian endurance across historic estate trails, AERC, SERA and SEDRA sanctioned with veterinary checkpoints and multi distance competitive rides; registration and ride info on the official site.
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Long-distance equestrian endurance ride across Biltmore Estate's wooded trails and rolling pastures, drawing competitive and recreational riders for timed trail distances and vet checks; registration opens in early spring.

Long-distance equestrian endurance ride across Biltmore Estate's wooded trails and rolling pastures, drawing competitive and recreational riders for timed trail distances and vet checks; registration opens in early spring.
Long-distance equestrian endurance ride across Biltmore Estate's wooded trails and rolling pastures, drawing competitive and recreational riders for timed trail distances and vet checks; registration opens in early spring.

Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.

Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.
Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.

A mountain biking endurance challenge in Old Fort organized by Asheville on Bikes, centered on climbing and descending rugged terrain with a competitive, timed-race feel. Online registration is required in advance.

A mountain biking endurance challenge in Old Fort organized by Asheville on Bikes, centered on climbing and descending rugged terrain with a competitive, timed-race feel. Online registration is required in advance.
A mountain biking endurance challenge in Old Fort organized by Asheville on Bikes, centered on climbing and descending rugged terrain with a competitive, timed-race feel. Online registration is required in advance.

Rugged primitive camping at Tryon International Equestrian Center for PrepperCamp 2026, centered on off grid living, hands on survival skills workshops, communal campfires, and austere overnight accommodations.

Rugged primitive camping at Tryon International Equestrian Center for PrepperCamp 2026, centered on off grid living, hands on survival skills workshops, communal campfires, and austere overnight accommodations.
Rugged primitive camping at Tryon International Equestrian Center for PrepperCamp 2026, centered on off grid living, hands on survival skills workshops, communal campfires, and austere overnight accommodations.

Timed 5K, 7-mile, and 15K road races that wind through the scenic Biltmore Estate grounds around Antler Hill Village. A community-forward run day with distance options for competitive racers and casual joggers alike.

Timed 5K, 7-mile, and 15K road races that wind through the scenic Biltmore Estate grounds around Antler Hill Village. A community-forward run day with distance options for competitive racers and casual joggers alike.
Timed 5K, 7-mile, and 15K road races that wind through the scenic Biltmore Estate grounds around Antler Hill Village. A community-forward run day with distance options for competitive racers and casual joggers alike.

Challenging gravel bike race across Hot Springs' mixed dirt roads and backcountry singletrack, part of the Southeast Gravel Series; organized by Asheville on Bikes with endurance focused routes and competitive and recreational entries.

Challenging gravel bike race across Hot Springs' mixed dirt roads and backcountry singletrack, part of the Southeast Gravel Series; organized by Asheville on Bikes with endurance focused routes and competitive and recreational entries.
Challenging gravel bike race across Hot Springs' mixed dirt roads and backcountry singletrack, part of the Southeast Gravel Series; organized by Asheville on Bikes with endurance focused routes and competitive and recreational entries.

Team relay racing and a standalone 5K converge at a famously sustainable brewery, with post-run beer celebration and social hang time. Choose a four-person team, two-person team, or solo run for a competitive community day outdoors.

Team relay racing and a standalone 5K converge at a famously sustainable brewery, with post-run beer celebration and social hang time. Choose a four-person team, two-person team, or solo run for a competitive community day outdoors.
Team relay racing and a standalone 5K converge at a famously sustainable brewery, with post-run beer celebration and social hang time. Choose a four-person team, two-person team, or solo run for a competitive community day outdoors.
Tailgating along the course during a Spring Three Day Event cross country day, with galloping horses tackling fixed jumps and water complexes. Spectators set up camp chairs and coolers for a lively outdoor watch party.
Tailgating along the course during a Spring Three Day Event cross country day, with galloping horses tackling fixed jumps and water complexes. Spectators set up camp chairs and coolers for a lively outdoor watch party.
Tailgating along the course during a Spring Three Day Event cross country day, with galloping horses tackling fixed jumps and water complexes. Spectators set up camp chairs and coolers for a lively outdoor watch party.

Endurance mountain bike race through Pisgah National Forest’s rugged singletrack near Old Fort, with timed competition and a festival-like race-day atmosphere. Built for strong climbers and technical riders chasing a 50-mile challenge.

Endurance mountain bike race through Pisgah National Forest’s rugged singletrack near Old Fort, with timed competition and a festival-like race-day atmosphere. Built for strong climbers and technical riders chasing a 50-mile challenge.
Endurance mountain bike race through Pisgah National Forest’s rugged singletrack near Old Fort, with timed competition and a festival-like race-day atmosphere. Built for strong climbers and technical riders chasing a 50-mile challenge.

A long-distance gran fondo road cycling ride on scenic Blue Ridge mountain roads near Boone, with rolling climbs and fast descents. Part of the Gran Fondo National Series, drawing endurance riders and competitive pace groups.

A long-distance gran fondo road cycling ride on scenic Blue Ridge mountain roads near Boone, with rolling climbs and fast descents. Part of the Gran Fondo National Series, drawing endurance riders and competitive pace groups.
A long-distance gran fondo road cycling ride on scenic Blue Ridge mountain roads near Boone, with rolling climbs and fast descents. Part of the Gran Fondo National Series, drawing endurance riders and competitive pace groups.

High elevation gravel endurance race through Pisgah National Forest, a 100 mile course of rugged gravel roads, steep climbs, and forested descents that tests stamina and bike handling across mixed terrain.

High elevation gravel endurance race through Pisgah National Forest, a 100 mile course of rugged gravel roads, steep climbs, and forested descents that tests stamina and bike handling across mixed terrain.
High elevation gravel endurance race through Pisgah National Forest, a 100 mile course of rugged gravel roads, steep climbs, and forested descents that tests stamina and bike handling across mixed terrain.

Serene 75-minute medium-paced Vinyasa flow on an 800-square-foot deck overlooking horses and Western North Carolina mountains, with barn backup for inclement weather; accessible sequencing strengthens muscles and fascia while revitalizing energy.

Serene 75-minute medium-paced Vinyasa flow on an 800-square-foot deck overlooking horses and Western North Carolina mountains, with barn backup for inclement weather; accessible sequencing strengthens muscles and fascia while revitalizing energy.
Serene 75-minute medium-paced Vinyasa flow on an 800-square-foot deck overlooking horses and Western North Carolina mountains, with barn backup for inclement weather; accessible sequencing strengthens muscles and fascia while revitalizing energy.

Off road endurance mountain bike adventure through Pisgah National Forest's steep singletrack, technical climbs, and forested descents; navigation checkpoints and race strategy challenge experienced riders in a timed competition.

Off road endurance mountain bike adventure through Pisgah National Forest's steep singletrack, technical climbs, and forested descents; navigation checkpoints and race strategy challenge experienced riders in a timed competition.
Off road endurance mountain bike adventure through Pisgah National Forest's steep singletrack, technical climbs, and forested descents; navigation checkpoints and race strategy challenge experienced riders in a timed competition.

Endurance gravel grinder through DuPont State Recreational Forest on rugged Blue Ridge dirt roads and rolling climbs. Asheville on Bikes hosts a competitive ride with a community race-day vibe in Cedar Mountain.

Endurance gravel grinder through DuPont State Recreational Forest on rugged Blue Ridge dirt roads and rolling climbs. Asheville on Bikes hosts a competitive ride with a community race-day vibe in Cedar Mountain.
Endurance gravel grinder through DuPont State Recreational Forest on rugged Blue Ridge dirt roads and rolling climbs. Asheville on Bikes hosts a competitive ride with a community race-day vibe in Cedar Mountain.

A rugged monster cross gravel cycling challenge winding through Pisgah National Forest on punchy climbs and fast dirt descents. Riders tackle an endurance-style course with a competitive atmosphere and strong local bike-community energy.

A rugged monster cross gravel cycling challenge winding through Pisgah National Forest on punchy climbs and fast dirt descents. Riders tackle an endurance-style course with a competitive atmosphere and strong local bike-community energy.
A rugged monster cross gravel cycling challenge winding through Pisgah National Forest on punchy climbs and fast dirt descents. Riders tackle an endurance-style course with a competitive atmosphere and strong local bike-community energy.

Hands-on STEM festival with interactive science demos and casual conversations with working scientists, set amid the trails and gardens of the NC Arboretum. A free, curiosity-driven day of nature exploration for all ages as part of the NC Science Festival.

Hands-on STEM festival with interactive science demos and casual conversations with working scientists, set amid the trails and gardens of the NC Arboretum. A free, curiosity-driven day of nature exploration for all ages as part of the NC Science Festival.
Hands-on STEM festival with interactive science demos and casual conversations with working scientists, set amid the trails and gardens of the NC Arboretum. A free, curiosity-driven day of nature exploration for all ages as part of the NC Science Festival.

Pedal through varied city routes on a weekly social ride that alternates length and intensity; welcoming all skill levels with no drop pacing and social stops, with organizer socials used for exact logistics.

Pedal through varied city routes on a weekly social ride that alternates length and intensity; welcoming all skill levels with no drop pacing and social stops, with organizer socials used for exact logistics.
Pedal through varied city routes on a weekly social ride that alternates length and intensity; welcoming all skill levels with no drop pacing and social stops, with organizer socials used for exact logistics.

Seasonal farmers market in Biltmore Park with outdoor vendor stalls and a neighborhood browsing vibe. Shop local produce and artisan goods along Town Square Boulevard in an easygoing community setting.

Seasonal farmers market in Biltmore Park with outdoor vendor stalls and a neighborhood browsing vibe. Shop local produce and artisan goods along Town Square Boulevard in an easygoing community setting.
Seasonal farmers market in Biltmore Park with outdoor vendor stalls and a neighborhood browsing vibe. Shop local produce and artisan goods along Town Square Boulevard in an easygoing community setting.
Gentle morning yoga flows and guided hikes through spring wildflower meadows and forest bathing sessions near Hendersonville, combining nature therapy with restorative movement for a four day wellness retreat in April.
Gentle morning yoga flows and guided hikes through spring wildflower meadows and forest bathing sessions near Hendersonville, combining nature therapy with restorative movement for a four day wellness retreat in April.
Gentle morning yoga flows and guided hikes through spring wildflower meadows and forest bathing sessions near Hendersonville, combining nature therapy with restorative movement for a four day wellness retreat in April.

Competitive ten-mile road race through Asheville that welcomes runners of all levels, combining timed racing with vibrant community energy, post-race camaraderie, and scenic city routes.

Competitive ten-mile road race through Asheville that welcomes runners of all levels, combining timed racing with vibrant community energy, post-race camaraderie, and scenic city routes.
Competitive ten-mile road race through Asheville that welcomes runners of all levels, combining timed racing with vibrant community energy, post-race camaraderie, and scenic city routes.