Bad Beard Events Oli Kai

SEP
5
2026
Timed 3-, 6- and 9-hour trail events on a 2.1-mile loop at Reflection Riding Arboretum in Chattanooga, with aid station, camping options, and proceeds benefiting the arboretum.
Sat 5 Sep 2026

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Oli Kai 3, 6, & 9 Hour - Chattanooga, TN

The Oli Kai event from Bad Beard Events is held on the trail system inside the 317-acre Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center in Chattanooga. The course is a repeated 2.1-mile loop with about 190 feet of elevation gain per loop. Participants choose to run or walk for either:

  • 3 hours
  • 6 hours
  • 9 hours

An aid station is provided on course, and participants may set up a personal aid location in the start/finish area. Timing for the event is provided by Chattanooga Track Club. A portion of race proceeds will go to Reflection Riding.

Packet pickup is available early on Friday at Mean Jeens, 1800 East Main St, with a specified pickup window. Race day packet pickup occurs at the start/finish area at Reflection Riding with a specified morning window. Registration is online only; there will be no walk-up registration on race day. Registration closes on Tue, Sep 1 at 11:59 PM ET. Race entries are nonrefundable and race numbers may not be transferred to another race or person.

Camping for Friday and/or Saturday night is offered as an add-on for $30 plus tax, with proceeds going to Reflection Riding. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

3 Hour
6 Hour
9 Hour

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