HARDford 50 and HARDERford 75

Riders have two course options: The HARDford 50 and the HARDERford 75. Both fully-supported courses are 50+ miles and 6,500 ft. of climbing, and 75 miles and 10,300 ft. of climbing (respectively) through Cherokee and Pisgah National Forests. CX and MTB are both appropriate. The routes are 70% gravel, 10% dirt, and the remainder on pavement. There will be two fully stocked aid stops along the H50 course, and three along the H75.

Start/Finish:
Rapid Expeditions, 3605 Hartford Rd, Hartford, TN 37753

When:
Sunday, August 1, 2027 at 8am
(7:45am rider meeting at the starting line)

Maps: Riders are responsible for downloading and using the provided maps. Course will not be marked. 
Click here for link to course map.

Categories:

• Women’s and Men’s Open
• Single Speed
• Junior Women's and Men's (under age 18)
• Women’s and Men’s Masters (age 40-49)
• Women's and Men's Grand Masters (age 50+)

*Category ages are based on day-of-race age.

**Race director reserves the right to combine categories for full podiums.

Finish and Awards:

Food ticket will be provided for Post-Race meal, and beverages will be available at the finish.  Please plan to stay for podiums and cheer in finishers.

All categories will have podiums three deep.  Also, we will have Overall podiums for both HARDford and HARDERford (Male and Female) receiving cash payout, thanks to our generous sponsors!

T-Shirts: Event t-shirts can be purchased in advance only (deadline 7.17.27!!) for $25. It's a high quality, super comfy triblend that will quickly become your favorite tee.  

*The U.S. Forest Service limits participation to 500 racers.

Additional Information
Riders must pick-up their packet in person at Rapid Expeditions. Available pick-up times:
—Saturday, July 31: 6-8pm
—Sunday, August 1 (day-of): 6am