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HARDford 50 and HARDERford 75

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Hartford, North Carolina, United States

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HARDford 50 and HARDERford 75

About the Event

Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Cherokee and Pisgah National Forests as you tackle two formidable courses at this year's HARDford/HARDERford mountain bike race. The HARDford 50 offers an exhilarating journey of 50+ miles with 6,500 feet of climbing through rugged terrain. For those seeking a greater challenge, the HARDERford 75 presents itself as an impressive 75-mile route with 10,300 feet of elevation gain.
The race is designed for both CX and MTB riders who are ready to navigate paths that blend seamlessly between gravel roads (75%), dirt trails (10%), and paved sections. Two fully stocked aid stations will provide essential support on the HARDford 50 course, while three stops await those embarking on the more demanding HARDERford 75.
Your adventure begins at Rapid Expeditions, located at 3605 Hartford Rd, Hartford, TN 37753, with a rider meeting scheduled to start promptly at 8:00 am. For early risers, an additional pre-race briefing is set for 7:45 am.
Maps are crucial for navigation and must be downloaded by participants; however, the course will not have marked signs. Detailed maps can be accessed via this link [link provided].
Compete in a variety of categories, including Women’s and Men’s Open, Single Speed, Junior Women's and Men's, Women’s and Men’s Masters (age 45-59), and Women's and Men's Grand Masters (age 60+). Category ages are based on the day-of-race age. The race director reserves the right to combine categories for full podiums.
All participants will have a chance at three-deep podium positions in their respective categories, with overall podiums set up five deep for both HARDford and HARDERford races (male and female). Top-three finishers across each category will receive cash payouts. Additionally, all categories will feature high-quality event t-shirts available for purchase before the race for just $25.
Note that due to U.S. Forest Service regulations, participation is limited to 500 racers only. Riders must pick up their packets in person at Rapid Expeditions from Saturday, August 2 between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm or on the day of the race starting at 6:00 am.
For more information about HARDford merchandise, click here [link provided].
Embrace this unique opportunity to test your limits in a natural setting that promises unforgettable views and challenging terrain. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or new to mountain biking, this event is tailored for those who seek an extraordinary adventure.

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HARDERford 75 Men Grand Masters

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HARDERford 75 Men Legends

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HARDERford 75 Men Masters

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HARDERford 75 Men Open

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HARDERford 75 Single Speed

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HARDERford 75 Women Grand Masters

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HARDERford 75 Women Legends

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HARDERford 75 Women Masters

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HARDERford 75 Women Open

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HARDford 50 Junior Men

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HARDford 50 Junior Women

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HARDford 50 Men Grand Masters

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HARDford 50 Men Legends

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HARDford 50 Men Masters

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HARDford 50 Men Open

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HARDford 50 Single Speed

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HARDford 50 Women Grand Masters

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HARDford 50 Women Legends

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HARDford 50 Women Masters

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HARDford 50 Women Open

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Hartford.

thermostat Temperature
20.2° / 29.7°
wb_sunny Feels like
21.3° / 31.4°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
10h 39m
water_drop Avg rainfall
4.7 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
9.0 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
High
terrain Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny Max UV Index
High (7.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
73.7%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:43
nightlight Sunset
20:09

About Hartford

Learn more about the host city, Hartford.

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Hartford is the capital of the state of Connecticut in the United States of America. It is home to the country's oldest public art museum, and the Mark Twain House, in which the author wrote his most famous works and raised his family. Mark Twain wrote in 1868, "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see this is the chief."

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