Cherohala Challenge 2027

Date: Saturday, June 5, 2027
Start time: 7:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Vonore, Tennessee
Entry fee: From $35 · goes up to $80 on Dec 25, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Cherohala Challenge Century - 115 Mile	Century	Jun 5, 20277:00 AM	$70$80 after Dec 25, 2026	–
Metric Century - 62 Mile	Metric Century	Jun 5, 20278:30 AM	$70$80 after Dec 25, 2026	–
Valley Ride - 35 Mile	Bike RideBike 35 mi	Jun 5, 20278:30 AM	$35$40 after Dec 25, 2026	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Cherohala Challenge Century - 115 Mile and Metric Century - 62 Mile: $70 until Dec 24, then $80 until Mar 1, then $90 until May 16, then $100 until May 30, then $110 until Jun 5, then $120 until Jun 5.
Valley Ride - 35 Mile: $35 until Dec 24, then $40 until Mar 1, then $45 until May 16, then $50 until May 30, then $55 until Jun 5, then $60 until Jun 5.

Online registration closes Jun 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:21 AM, and the Cherohala Challenge Century - 115 Mile starts at 7:00 AM.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

414 Hall St, Vonore, TN 37885

Directions to the start

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Course

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Race details

Where: 414 Hall St, Vonore, TN 37885Map
Course: Road
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: Century, Metric Century, Bike Ride
Editions: 2027 (Jun 5, 2027), 2026 (Jun 6, 2026), 2025 (Jun 7, 2025), 2024 (Jun 1, 2024), 2023 (Jun 3, 2023), 2022 (Jun 4, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Cherohala Challenge?: Saturday, June 5, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $80 on Dec 25, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Jun 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Do athletes get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances are offered?: Century, Metric Century, Bike Ride.
Where does it start?: 414 Hall St, Vonore, TN 37885.

From the organizers

The Smoky Mountain Wheelmen proudly present the 24th Edition of the Cherohala Challenge.

The event offers three distinctive rides that almost anyone can find a ride that will fit their skill level with rides of 35, 62, and 115 miles.

Join us Saturday, June 6, for breathtaking views and pride inducing climbs on one of three world class routes.

The 2026 edition moves the start/finish to Vonore to enhance, safety, new routes, and a new overall experience!

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