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Bad Beard Events Oli Kai

Name: Bad Beard Events Oli Kai
Start: 2025-09-06
End: 2025-09-06
Location: Lookout Valley

Lookout Valley, United States • 6 Sep 2025

The Bad Beard Events Oli Kai 3, 6, & 9 Hour race takes place at the scenic Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Participants run or walk a 2.1-mile loop trail featuring about 190 feet of elevation gain, choosing to complete as many laps as they wish within 3, 6, or 9 hours. The event welcomes all levels of trail runners and offers aid stations plus the option for personal setups at the start/finish area. Limited to 70 participants, the race also includes camping opportunities, a campfire concert, food, and community fun. Proceeds support the arboretum’s conservation efforts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Tennessee Lookout Valley

Race information

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9 km

190 m+

9 Hours

6 km

190 m+

6 Hours

3 km

190 m+

3 Hours

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

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