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Backass Jackal Trail Marathon

Name: Backass Jackal Trail Marathon
Start: 2026-06-14
End: 2026-06-14
Location: Jackson

Jackson, United States • 14 Jun 2026

Event Details

The Backass Jackal Trail Marathon takes place on June 14, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee. This is the 14th edition of the event.

Course Information

The event is run on a trail described as having fair footing and being covered with foliage. The trail is noted to heat up as the day progresses. The course consists of a single 3.75-mile loop, which participants run seven times to complete the marathon distance. This event is run in the opposite direction of The Jackal Trail Marathon, which is held the day prior.

Event Series

The Backass Jackal Trail Marathon is the second event in a consecutive five-day series of marathons called the Grueling 5 Jackal Marathons in 5 Days. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Tennessee Jackson

Race information

Website

26 mi

Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

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The Jackal Trail Marathon

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26 mi

A trail marathon near Pleasant Plains in Jackson, Tennessee on June 13, 2026, run as seven laps of a 3.75 mile loop. It is the first race in a five day marathon series.

Monday Jun 15

Asphalt Jackal Marathon

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A marathon and half marathon at Pinson Mounds State Park on June 15, 2026. Runners complete a 2.9 mile paved loop repeatedly; about half the route is shaded and half is exposed to sun.

Tuesday Jun 16

Dragonfly Jackal Marathon

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Wednesday Jun 17

Native Jackal Trail Marathon

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26 mi

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