Looking Glass 100k

Looking Glass 100k is a 100K (62-mile) trail race in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, on November 14, 2026, organized by Tanawha Adventures. There is a single format, with a 4:00 AM start that gives you several hours of headlamp running before dawn and as much daylight as possible for the rest of the course.

A 100K in the Pisgah area is a mountain race, so you should expect big climbs, technical descents and a lot of time on your feet. This is best approached as a second or third ultra after a 50K or 50-mile finish. Build over 20 weeks with weekly climbing sessions, back-to-back long runs on the weekend and at least one pre-dawn run to get used to starting in the dark. A sound fueling plan is essential: aim for a steady intake every 30 to 45 minutes from the first hour, and test everything in training.