The Trail of Tears 10K Mile run is part of the Tennessee State Park Running tour, the longest state parks running series in the U.S. It consists of 20 road races, with distances varying from 5 to 13 miles. All races are held on Saturdays from October to March in …
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The Trail of Tears 10K Mile run is part of the Tennessee State Park Running tour, the longest state parks running series in the U.S. It consists of 20 road races, with distances varying from 5 to 13 miles. All races are held on Saturdays from October to March in 20 different State Parks, located from Memphis to Kingsport.
These events are sponsored by local running clubs, which are responsible for registration, timing and results. The State Parks provide facilities, race security and traffic control. Walkers are welcome and allowed an early start at 10AM (slower than 13 minutes per mile). They are recorded as runners in the results.
Trail of Tears features a new 10K distance 10K (previously 7 miles). Start and adjacent to the Parks Picnic Shelter. Exit Park right and head South to Cohutta, GA. Crossing state line into Georgia, crossing railroad tracks and evidentially entering Cohutta. Turn left to turn-a-round loop at the elementary school retracing route to the finish at the Park entrance.
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The Trail of Tears 7 Miles at Red Clay State Park in Cleveland TN is one of 20 races of the Tennessee Running Tour, at state parks from October - … MORE
The Trail of Tears 7 Miles at Red Clay State Park in Cleveland TN is one of 20 races of the Tennessee Running Tour, at state parks from October – March. It was as fun as it sounds. The weather was clear and cold – 32 and breezy at the convenient 11:00 AM start (they all start at 11:00 AM local time). Production was excellent – packet pickup at the park office, well marked and scenic course, and two water stations. The finish was also well set up, timed but no chips and I think time was on the honor system, we could write our time on a slip of paper and hand it in. Refreshments at the park office afterwards included warm cider and hot water for coffee and chocolate, and home baked cookies among other things.
The course was very scenic and on roads surrounding the park. Warning signs were on the roads for the light traffic that was around. I am really looking forward to the other races in the series.