Bad Beard Events Stillhouse 100k

Bad Beard Events Stillhouse 100K

The Stillhouse 100K is a trail race in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee. It is an out-and-back of the point-to-point Upchuck 50k and runs on single-track sections of the Cumberland Trail. The course features technically challenging trails with large climbs and descents into Soddy Creek, Possum Creek, and Rock Creek and has close to 12,000 ft of elevation gain. The event is the sixth annual running of this distance and is not open to beginner ultra runners.

Course support, gear and logistics

There are three outbound aid stations with full aid roughly every 10 miles: Heiss Mountain Road (miles 13 and 49), Retro Hughes Road (miles 23 and 39), and Legget Road (mile 31 turnaround). Drop bags are allowed at Heiss Mountain Road, Retro Hughes Road, and Legget Road. Aid station offerings include water, Powerade, prepacked chips, gummy bears, and at the mile 31 aid station there will be ramen and quesadillas or grilled cheese sandwiches. A required gear list includes a hydration pack or belt, at least 1 liter of water, shell jacket, insulating layer, headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries, and emergency blanket, plus nutrition and weather-dependent items such as a beanie and gloves. Pacers are permitted from the turnaround at mile 31; crew access is available at the listed aid stations and only one pacer per runner is allowed at a time. Packet pick up is scheduled at 190 Depot St, Soddy Daisy. Registration closes on April 17. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.