The Tennessee Mile
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The Tennessee Mile
The Tennessee Mile is a looped trail event on private land near Franklin, Tennessee, held on a course known locally as The Murder Mile. The primary loop measures 1.1 mile and features about 340 feet of elevation gain, with two steep climbs, runnable sections between them, and a downhill through a field to the start/finish area. The surface is an old logging road with a wide double-track trail.
Runners are responsible for tracking and logging their own loops; there is no per-loop time limit and participants may complete as many or as few loops as they wish within their division time. Divisions include:
- 40 Hour
- 24 Hour
- 12 Hour
- 8 Hour Night
- 6 Hour
- 3 Hour
- Youth 5K : children 16 and under; adults may accompany but cannot register
Aid, crew, and camping policies require individual responsibility. Runners must provide their own aid and setup; organizers will supply water and electrolytes but not individual nutrition. Crews may set up pop-up canopy-style tents within the designated crew area; large communal tents will not be provided. Camping is allowed in the main field, but camping tents requiring strings and stakes are not permitted in the start/finish area.
Pacing and company rules vary by division; some divisions allow pacing and company at specified times while others prohibit pacers. Pets are not permitted on site, and certain property areas such as the house, porch, and hunting stands are off limits. There are no refunds or deferrals, and any event proceeds may be used to support property maintenance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
