Couch Potato

Welcome to the 14th Annual Couch Potato race!  We're very excited for 

another year of racing in the Brevard, North Carolina area.

Route

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

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44682748

Schedule

Friday, November 6, 2026

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

Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:00 AM -- Registration Opens

8:30 AM -- Registration Closes

8:45 AM -- Racer Meeting At Start

9:00 AM -- RACE START

11:00 AM -- Cutoff for Aid Station #1 (Mile 6.5)

11:30 AM -- Post-Race Meal Begins

12:30 PM -- Awards Ceremony #1

1:00 PM -- Cutoff for Aid Station #2 (Mile 17)

1:30 PM -- Awards Ceremony #2

*Times are subject to change

Included With Registration

• Event Shirt - NEW FOR 2026
• Well-Marked Course
• Stocked Aid Stations
• Post-Race Meal
• Beer From Hi-Wire Brewing
• Awards For Top 3 In Each Category
• Chip Timing
• Police 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, 2026, of 75% of entry fee.
• Refunds available until September 30, 2026, of 50% of entry fee.
• No refunds after September 30, 2026, NO EXCEPTIONS.
• WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE THE RACE INSURANCE THAT IS OFFERED FROM THE REGISTRATION SITE.

2026 Cutoff Times

Start Time is 9:00 AM

Aid Station 1 cutoff is 11:00 AM (Mile 6.5)

Aid Station 2 cutoff is 1:00 PM (Mile 17)

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

Other 2026 Pisgah Triple Crown Races

February 21, 2026 - Uwharrie MTB Challenge (Short Course) www.bikereg.com/umbc

June 14, 2026 - Sasquatch Scrambler www.bikereg.com/sasquatchwoods

July 25, 2026 - Jerdon Mountain Challenge www.bikereg.com/jerdonmountainchallenge

October 10, 2026 - Harbison MTB Challenge www.bikereg.com/hmbc

For more information about the Pisgah Triple Crown Series, go to www.blueridgeadventures.net/pisgahtriplecrown