Bad Beard Events River Gorge Trail Race

Chattanooga, United States • 15 Nov 2025

Bad Beard Events River Gorge Trail Race : Nov 15, 2025

The event takes place near Chattanooga, Tennessee, in the Prentice-Cooper Wildlife Management Area with the start/finish at Mullens Cove parking lot. Distances offered:

  • 20 Miler
  • 10.2 Miler
  • 6.5 Miler

Course and elevation

Races run on single-track trail loops in Mullens Cove and Pot Point. The route includes technical sections, bluff views of the Tennessee River, cascading streams, rhododendrons, and hemlock trees. Reported elevation gain:

  • 10 Miler: 2000 ft
  • 6.5 Miler: around 1500 ft
  • 20 Miler: around 3000 ft

Logistics and services

Early packet pickup is at Gearhead Outfitters Northshore, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Race day packet pickup is at the Mullens Cove parking lot, 6:45 AM - 8:15 AM Eastern. Registration is online only; there is no walk-up registration on race day. Registration closes Thu, Nov 13 at 11:59 PM CT. Entries include post-race food and drink. Cutoff times are 2 hours 30 minutes for the 6.5M, 3 hours 30 minutes for the 10M, and 5 hours 30 minutes for the 20M. An awards ceremony for overall Male and Female 1st-3rd place will begin immediately after the race. Sponsors listed for the event are included. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

20 mi
3000 m+
20 Miler
10 mi
2000 m+
10.2 Miler
7 mi
1500 m+
6.5 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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