Firewater Ultra
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Firewater Ultra
Firewater Ultra is a set of trail events held on the East Lakeshore Trail along the east shore of Tellico Reservoir in Greenback, TN. The finish line is at the southern terminus of the trail, Wildcat Pointe Trailhead (#10). The 100K is an out-and-back course from Wildcat Pointe north to Canal Branch Trailhead (#1) and back. The 50K uses the same corridor, starting at the northern end and returning to Wildcat Pointe. The 50K offers two start options, one that begins later in the day and may include running into sunset; headlamps are advised for later starters.
- 100K out-and-back on the full East Lakeshore Trail
- 50K one-way from Canal Branch to Wildcat Pointe
- 50K Relay two-person relay splitting the 50K course
- 25K Ruck covers the second half of the 50K course
- 25K Run w/the Ruckers runs from the relay exchange to the finish
The 50K Relay uses a bus for the first leg and a car transfer for the exchange point at Sinking Creek Trailhead (#4). The 25K Ruck has mandatory dry pack weights with specific weight standards by category and a required weigh-in 30 minutes to one hour before the start; weight removal during the event is not allowed. Finishers of the ruck receive a custom patch. The 2026 event shirt is a super soft hoodie; the organizer will place the shirt order on October 9. Course maps, aid station locations, cutoff times, crew access and live tracking are provided in organizer documents. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
