Must complete a qualifier within the qualification window
Qualifying window for 2026: May 01, 2024 – May 01, 2026
Must have completed a 100K with 10,000' of vertical gain or any 100-miler between May 1, 2024 and May 1, 2026, or the Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker 50-miler. Non-competitive events, FKTs, and adventure runs are accepted with proof (e.g., Strava link).