I grew up in this area and love where the race is held. It's beautiful and rugged. The course is difficult but wonderful at the same time. The people who … MORE
I grew up in this area and love where the race is held. It’s beautiful and rugged. The course is difficult but wonderful at the same time. The people who put on the race are amazing and so kind. This race isn’t fancy with blaring start line music, microphones, huge banners, or aid stations every 2 miles. The start is a simple lineup with brief instructions and the course is well marked. The 20K distance has 1 aid station. The aid stations are well stocked with good snacks as well as Tailwind and water. You will not PR and likely finish slower than you wish, but you’ll see amazing sites and be blessed by some of the best people. Usually a small event with small crowds. There’s a good pre-race dinner the night before if you wish to participate and food at the finish line.
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I grew up in this area and love where the race is held. It's beautiful and rugged. The course is difficult but wonderful at the same time. The people who … MORE
I grew up in this area and love where the race is held. It’s beautiful and rugged. The course is difficult but wonderful at the same time. The people who put on the race are amazing and so kind. This race isn’t fancy with blaring start line music, microphones, huge banners, or aid stations every 2 miles. The start is a simple lineup with brief instructions and the course is well marked. The 20K distance has 1 aid station. The aid stations are well stocked with good snacks as well as Tailwind and water. You will not PR and likely finish slower than you wish, but you’ll see amazing sites and be blessed by some of the best people. Usually a small event with small crowds. There’s a good pre-race dinner the night before if you wish to participate and food at the finish line.
What Scenery! Those Hills!
Great trail race that has wonderful scenery and a visit to an abandoned mine along the way. Unique and the aid stations have awesome snacks like watermelon, oranges, pretzels, and … MORE
Great trail race that has wonderful scenery and a visit to an abandoned mine along the way. Unique and the aid stations have awesome snacks like watermelon, oranges, pretzels, and PB&J rollups! Love this rugged area of TN. The volunteers and race hosts are great and pull off the race as a grass roots labor of love. The pre-race dinner included an informative presentation on the area.