The Tennessee Mile
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The Tennessee Mile
The Tennessee Mile is a timed, looped running event held on a private farm in Franklin, Tennessee. The race takes place on a 1.1-mile course known as the Murder Mile, which features an old logging road with wide, double-track trails. Participants navigate a route that includes 340 feet of elevation gain per loop, consisting of two significant climbs followed by runnable sections and a downhill finish through a field.
The event follows a format where runners are responsible for tracking their own loops. There is no time limit per individual loop; instead, participants aim to complete as many laps as possible within their selected timeframe. The available divisions include:
- 40 Hour
- 24 Hour
- 12 Hour
- 8 Hour Night
- 6 Hour
- 3 Hour
- Youth 5K (restricted to children aged 16 and under)
Participants must provide their own nutrition and race setup, as the organizers provide only water and electrolytes. Camping is permitted in a designated field, though specific rules apply to the types of tents allowed near the start and finish area. Crewing is permitted anywhere on the course. Pacing regulations vary by division; while the 40-hour participants may have pacers at any time, other divisions have specific restrictions regarding company and pacing. Due to the presence of livestock guardian dogs on the working farm, outside animals are not permitted without prior coordination. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
