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.
Rugged 250 mile ADV off road endurance weekend over dirt roads and technical singletrack, pairing group rides, rider clinics, and campground camaraderie for the adventure motorcycle community hosted by Eurosport Asheville.
Rugged 250 mile ADV off road endurance weekend over dirt roads and technical singletrack, pairing group rides, rider clinics, and campground camaraderie for the adventure motorcycle community hosted by Eurosport Asheville.
Rugged 250 mile ADV off road endurance weekend over dirt roads and technical singletrack, pairing group rides, rider clinics, and campground camaraderie for the adventure motorcycle community hosted by Eurosport Asheville.
Complete 60 miles in 60 days between Jan 1 and Mar 1 with self paced walks, runs, or hikes through neighborhood streets or mountain trails, welcoming all abilities and encouraging outdoor stewardship.
Complete 60 miles in 60 days between Jan 1 and Mar 1 with self paced walks, runs, or hikes through neighborhood streets or mountain trails, welcoming all abilities and encouraging outdoor stewardship.
Complete 60 miles in 60 days between Jan 1 and Mar 1 with self paced walks, runs, or hikes through neighborhood streets or mountain trails, welcoming all abilities and encouraging outdoor stewardship.
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.
High-speed NBHA barrel racing featuring timed runs, $10,000 added money, 96 wild card spots, and four Circle Y saddle certificates across Open, Youth, and Senior divisions at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center.
High-speed NBHA barrel racing featuring timed runs, $10,000 added money, 96 wild card spots, and four Circle Y saddle certificates across Open, Youth, and Senior divisions at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center.
High-speed NBHA barrel racing featuring timed runs, $10,000 added money, 96 wild card spots, and four Circle Y saddle certificates across Open, Youth, and Senior divisions at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center.
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.
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.
On site tent camping at Tryon International Equestrian Center for NICA mountain bike race participants, providing a convenient race-weekend basecamp within walking distance of course start/finish and team staging areas.
On site tent camping at Tryon International Equestrian Center for NICA mountain bike race participants, providing a convenient race-weekend basecamp within walking distance of course start/finish and team staging areas.
On site tent camping at Tryon International Equestrian Center for NICA mountain bike race participants, providing a convenient race-weekend basecamp within walking distance of course start/finish and team staging areas.
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.
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.
Adrenaline-fueled UCI-sanctioned mountain bike race on Zirconia's rocky singletrack, featuring technical rock gardens and timed cross-country laps; organized by Asheville on Bikes for competitive racers and spectators.
Adrenaline-fueled UCI-sanctioned mountain bike race on Zirconia's rocky singletrack, featuring technical rock gardens and timed cross-country laps; organized by Asheville on Bikes for competitive racers and spectators.
Adrenaline-fueled UCI-sanctioned mountain bike race on Zirconia's rocky singletrack, featuring technical rock gardens and timed cross-country laps; organized by Asheville on Bikes for competitive racers and spectators.
Moderately strenuous 6 mile guided hike along Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures, encountering highland cows and open pasture views; part of the Winter Hiking Challenge with required pre registration.
Moderately strenuous 6 mile guided hike along Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures, encountering highland cows and open pasture views; part of the Winter Hiking Challenge with required pre registration.
Moderately strenuous 6 mile guided hike along Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures, encountering highland cows and open pasture views; part of the Winter Hiking Challenge with required pre registration.
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.
Fast-paced group road cycling covering 45 to 50 miles, with an occasional B-group; expect sustained high tempo and no guaranteed no-drop support on climbs and regroup points.
Fast-paced group road cycling covering 45 to 50 miles, with an occasional B-group; expect sustained high tempo and no guaranteed no-drop support on climbs and regroup points.
Fast-paced group road cycling covering 45 to 50 miles, with an occasional B-group; expect sustained high tempo and no guaranteed no-drop support on climbs and regroup points.
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.
Stroll Biltmore's blooming formal gardens and tour the Gilded Age mansion in spring, with guided estate walks, seasonal botanical displays, family friendly outdoor activities, and photo ready landscapes.
Stroll Biltmore's blooming formal gardens and tour the Gilded Age mansion in spring, with guided estate walks, seasonal botanical displays, family friendly outdoor activities, and photo ready landscapes.
Stroll Biltmore's blooming formal gardens and tour the Gilded Age mansion in spring, with guided estate walks, seasonal botanical displays, family friendly outdoor activities, and photo ready landscapes.
Quiet guided meditation among gentle horses at a Leicester equine wellness farm, emphasizing grounding breathwork, sensory awareness, and horse facilitated presence in a peaceful outdoor pasture setting.
Quiet guided meditation among gentle horses at a Leicester equine wellness farm, emphasizing grounding breathwork, sensory awareness, and horse facilitated presence in a peaceful outdoor pasture setting.
Quiet guided meditation among gentle horses at a Leicester equine wellness farm, emphasizing grounding breathwork, sensory awareness, and horse facilitated presence in a peaceful outdoor pasture setting.
Candlelit Scottish supper with haggis and Scotch whisky, formal toasts and recitations of Robert Burns' poetry, plus bagpipe tunes and a traditional ceilidh atmosphere in a hotel ballroom.
Candlelit Scottish supper with haggis and Scotch whisky, formal toasts and recitations of Robert Burns' poetry, plus bagpipe tunes and a traditional ceilidh atmosphere in a hotel ballroom.
Candlelit Scottish supper with haggis and Scotch whisky, formal toasts and recitations of Robert Burns' poetry, plus bagpipe tunes and a traditional ceilidh atmosphere in a hotel ballroom.
Saddle up for scenic guided trail rides through rolling farm fields and shaded woodlands, with one- and two-hour options on calm, well-trained horses suited to riders of all skill levels.
Saddle up for scenic guided trail rides through rolling farm fields and shaded woodlands, with one- and two-hour options on calm, well-trained horses suited to riders of all skill levels.
Saddle up for scenic guided trail rides through rolling farm fields and shaded woodlands, with one- and two-hour options on calm, well-trained horses suited to riders of all skill levels.