The Mountain Sports Festival offers an impressive line-up to entice any pro or amateur athlete to test themselves in mountain sports. Races and competitions take place all weekend long in challenging and adventurous competitions in paddling, adventure racing, cycling, running, disc golf, ultimate, climbing, skateboarding and many other events. Want something for the little guys? MSF has that covered. Bring the kids down to test themselves in the free Iron Kids Challenge.
Rock2Rock- (Friday) Voted one of the top trail races in the South by Blue Ridge Outdoor Magazine, Rock2Rock Trail Run is a technical and demanding course. Runners will find roots, rocks, downed trees, low limbs and very steep terrain …but the rewards are some sweet single track and an unmatched view off Eden rock. To Register http://www.rock2rockrun.com
Cyclocross- (Friday) This year MSF is adding Cyclocross to our list of awesome events. The race will begin and end at Festival Village. The course is for now remaining top secret, to learn more and To Register go tohttp://www.ashevillecyclocross.com/
Ultimate Frisbee- (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) MSF will have Ultimate tournaments all weekend long. Youth, High School & Adult tournaments, as well as clinics throughout the weekend. To Register & More Infohttp://www.ashevilleultimate.org/
Disc Golf Challenge- (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) There will be Disc Golf Tournament all weekend long including a Putting competition, Mountain Disc Golf at Richmond Hill and a putting tournament at Festival Village. To Register & More Infowww.wncdiscgolf.com
French Broad Challenge Triathlon- (Saturday) Glory Hound Events is teaming with the Mountain Sports Festival to bring you the second French Broad Challenge Triathlon. The race will start and finish inside the track at Carrier Park in the heart of the festival. Racers will run a 1.5 mile course that includes a portion of the French Broad River Greenway to the boat launch at the Asheville Outdoor Center and then paddle the 2.5 miles downstream to Jean Webb Park where the Transition Area will be set up for bikes and run gear. The bike course is an out-and-back route up and down Riverside Drive. Following the bike leg, racers will run back to Carrier Park.Register at http://www.gloryhoundevents.com/french-broad-challenge-triathl/
Mountain Sports Festival Annual 5k- (Saturday) Each year Mountain Sports Festival runs a great 5k race for all levels of endurance. This year the race will take place within Carrier Park. To register go to Active.com http://www.active.com/running/asheville-nc/mountain-sports-festival-5k-2011?int=29-6 1 Mile Fun Run is @ 8:30am and the 5k is @ 9am.
2011 Wheel Ride for Food- (Saturday) The 2011 Wheel Ride for Food will be held Saturday, May 28th, 2011 at Carrier Park. Mark your calendars and make plans to ride in our Half-metric, Metric Century and 100-mile Century ride To Register http://www.mowabc.org/events/wheel-ride-for-food
Dodgeball- (Saturday) 2009 World Champions Black Mountain Dodgeball organize and will officiate this tournament. The games are held at Festival Village, all teams are adult/co-ed. To Register go to http://www.bmrecreation.com/
Rock Climbing- (Saturday) Bouldermax 2011- The region’s premiere Spring Bouldering Event is open to all ages. To Register go to http://www.climbmax.com
