Dark Horse Ultra
50k – 25k – 5 Mile – Gravel/Mountain Cycling Event
Tryon Equestrian Center
February 18th & 19th
Introducing our annual Dark Horse Ultra we are excited to bring runners to the amazing facilities that spread out over 200 acres of roaming land, trails, and equestrian activities. Escape your day-to-day life and enjoy a romantic getaway in South Carolina’s beautiful Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Indulge your senses with the natural beauty our lands have to offer while the normal hustle and bustle of your life fades away.
Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC) is the ultimate destination for all who love horses, outdoor living, and an active lifestyle. Home of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018, TIEC offers first-class facilities for equestrian events of all levels and disciplines. Located in the Blue Ridge Foothills of Mill Spring, NC, the competition experience is complemented by diverse onsite restaurants, a variety of shops, relaxing lodging getaways, family entertainment, and more.
Upstate Race Series – Upcoming Events HERE
Join us for one of our 30 events throughout the year. With something for everyone we have races that extend throughout the Upstate of South Carolina. From Lake Hartwell through the Foothill Mountain Range. Locations that cover all of the State Park systems into the Streets of Anderson, Greenville, Travelers Rest, and Spartanburg. We have events that offer opportunity to every level of runner looking to take on their next challenge!
Events
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What: 5 Mile Midnight Race, 25k, 50k, Gravel Cycling Race
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When: February 18th & 19th (See Schedule Below)
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Where: Tryon Equestrian Center (Farm Location)
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2659 Sandy Plains Rd Tryon, NC 28782
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Packet Pickup 1 Hour Prior to your race start time near starting line
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Overall Awards will be given out at the conclusion of the race
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Age Group Awards will be recognized in the results tab and our point series.
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Our Events Are
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Walker Friendly
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Dog Friendly
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Participants Receive
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Finisher Medal
- Custom Race Logo Sticker
- Upstate Ultra Sticker
- Complimentary Race Photos
- Camping Offered During Registration
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Custom Race Bib
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Upstate Race Series Crew Socks
Schedule
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Friday
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Camping Set Up for participants along the course will begin at 4pm=
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Saturday
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50k – Saturday February 18th @ 9:00am
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25k – Saturday February 18th @ 9:00am
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Sunday
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5 Mile Night Run @ Midnight (Sunday 12:00am) on September 25th
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50k Race Mountain/Gravel Cycling Event @ 10:00am
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Introducing our annual Dark Horse Psychlo-X we are excited to bring mtb/gravel riders to the amazing facilities that spread out over hundreds of acres of roaming land, trails, and equestrian activities. Tryon International Equestrian Center at Tryon Resort is the ultimate international destination for all who love horses, outdoor living and an active lifestyle. Tryon Resort is an iconic, year-round destination for connoisseurs of diverse cuisine and shopping, lodging getaways, and family entertainment.
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The Race is to complete as many 4.2 mile loops as you can in 4 hours.
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4 hrs: Noon-4pm
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4.2 miles / 426′ of gain
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60% hard pack – 35% gravel/grass – 5% road
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Ideal set up: MTB/Gravel tubeless 40mm
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The Course Description
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Course preview: HERE
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Course Map HERE
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The course consists of a 4.2 mile loop that has 426 feet of elevation per loop. The course consists of packed dirt, a few grass sections, and a series of service gravel paths around the lake. The course will have a series of directional arrows that will be placed at all intersections. Please follow all directional arrows to stay on course.