Welcome to the Tsali Ultra formerly known as Tsali Frosty Foot Event Detail Highlights All events take place January 17, 2026 Directions/Location: Coordinates 35.4056801, -83.5817022 Click Here for Directions From Asheville, NC: Take I-40 west to exit 27 onto U.S. 19/74. Stay on U.S. 74 west to NC 28 west. Turn right and go 5 miles, look for Tsali Recreation Area sign on right. Go approximately 1.5 miles to end of road. From Knoxville, TN: Take U.S. 129 south through Maryville. Stay on U.S. 129 to Deals Gap. Take left onto NC 28 east. Tsali Recreation area sign is 25 miles on left. Go approximately 1.5 miles to end of road. From Bryson City: Take U.S. 19 south for 9 miles to NC 28 west. Turn right on NC 28. Go 5 miles and look for Tsali recreation Area sign on right. Go approximately 1.5 miles to end of road.Good Endurance Running will host the NC USATF 50 km Trail Championships on January 17, 2026, in Almond, North Carolina in conjunction with the Tsali 50 km. This is the first time t
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for January 16.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Bryson City, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
