Bad Beard Events Stump Jump 50k

Chattanooga, United States • 7 Mar 2026

Stump Jump 50K & 10 Miler, staged by Bad Beard Events, is held on Signal Mountain near Chattanooga, Tennessee. The race offers 50K and 10-mile distances on a 90% single-track course along Signal Mountain and Walden Ridge, with jaw-dropping views of the Tennessee River Gorge, cascading streams, hemlock and rhododendrons. Described as the Southeast’s premier trail event, it features well-marked, well-supported trails and a friendly local trail-running community.

Highlights include on-site shoe demos by La Sportiva and Rossignol, generous aid stations, a post-race meal, and free beer. Proceeds support Signal Mountain Athletics and Chattanooga Cave and Cliff Rescue; camping is available at the start/finish. All races start and finish at the Signal Mountain Soccer Fields. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
10 mi
10 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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