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Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon

Nebo, North Carolina, United States

calendar_today 24 Oct, 2026 – 25 Oct, 2026

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sell $75.00 – $225.00

About the Event

50K
50K • Start: 08:00:00 • Fee: $100.00

50K 3 Person Relay
50K • Start: 08:00:00 • Fee: $225.00

50k 2 Person Relay
50K • Start: 08:00:00 • Fee: $165.00

1/2 Marathon
21.1K • Start: 10:00:00 • Fee: $75.00

Registration is open via https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=135677 with fees ranging from $75 to $225 depending on the distance selected. Early packet pick-up occurs Friday evening at Fonta Flora Brewery’s Whippoorwill Farm, while race day packets are available starting Saturday morning for 50K runners and Sunday morning for half marathon participants.
All runners must collect their race materials before beginning; early collection is recommended to avoid lines on race days. Participants need only bring identification upon pick-up at the designated locations noted above in Nebo. For those traveling from out of town, Lake James State Park offers convenient camping options within a short drive from Whippoorwill Farm.
The Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon takes place over October 24th to 25th near Nebo, North Carolina. This event is worth attending for its scenic trail running through the heart of Lake James State Park, supporting local conservation efforts while providing a challenging yet enjoyable experience for all runners involved.

Races Offered

50K

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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08:00

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$100.00

50K 3 Person Relay

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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08:00

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$225.00

50k 2 Person Relay

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$165.00

1/2 Marathon

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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10:00

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$75.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Nebo.

thermostat Temperature

9.8° / 21.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.5° / 19.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 34m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:30

nightlight Sunset

18:45

About Nebo

Learn more about the host city, Nebo.

Nebo is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the Nebo Township of eastern McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 1,790.

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Watch highlights and course previews from previous years.

Race Results

All-time top performances and historical records for Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	Year	City	Time
🥇	Miller Groome	M	34	'25	—	3:44:48
🥈	Miller Groome	M	33	'24	—	3:48:26
🥉	Brian Pickett	M	38	'18	—	4:00:32
4	Brian Goodwin	M	27	'19	—	4:00:33
5	Boone Marois	M	31	'25	—	4:04:20
6	Drew Marshall	M	30	'24	—	4:04:49
7	James Thompson	M	40	'24	—	4:06:20
8	Ben Gurley	M	33	'25	—	4:07:38
9	Charlie Reed	M	32	'25	—	4:08:37
10	Brian Sharbono	M	36	'19	—	4:09:12

Place	Name	Gender	Age	Year	City	Time
🥇	Kayla Atkinson	F	34	'25	—	4:07:41
🥈	Anne George	F	40	'25	—	4:27:35
🥉	Megan Kleeschulte	F	24	'18	—	4:35:53
4	Ginna Reid	F	47	'25	—	4:45:11
5	Alexi Gross	F	26	'18	—	4:46:53
6	Mary Sketch Bryant	F	25	'19	—	4:47:00
7	Oksana Lines	F	27	'25	—	4:57:50
8	Cathleen Rueckeis	F	25	'21	—	4:58:54
9	Laura Duffy	F	41	'18	—	5:00:11
10	Emily Chappelear	F	43	'21	—	5:03:31