Bad Beard Events Stump Jump 50k
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Stump Jump
Stump Jump is a trail race held on Signal Mountain and Walden Ridge on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee. The course is about 90% single track on sandstone-strewn trails and offers views of the Tennessee River Gorge and forested coves with streams, hemlock, and rhododendron. The event is offered in two distances and has been run for many years.
Distances:
- 50K (about 31 miles)
- 10 mile
The 50K route includes substantial elevation change with a listed total climb of 7,100 feet, a high point around 1,898 feet, and a low point around 1,245 feet. Notable climbs on the course include a 1.8 mile climb of 538 feet (mile 29 to 31), a 1.7 mile climb of 402 feet (mile 10 to 12), and a 0.9 mile climb of 262 feet (mile 20 to 21).
Organizers describe the course as well marked and well aided. Aid stations provide water, Gatorade, and snacks, and some stations may offer cola, ginger ale, gels, Oatmeal Creme Pies, pickles, chips, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and fruit. Runners are asked to bring a cup. Poles are allowed; crews and drop bags are not permitted.
Extras for participants include a race shirt, a post race meal, and complimentary beer from Dynamo Brewing. A portion of race proceeds benefits Signal Mountain Athletics and Chattanooga Cave and Cliff Rescue. Camping is available on the start and finish soccer fields; tents are permitted, RVs are allowed but there are no RV hookups, and pavilion bathrooms are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
