Bell Ringer Trail Run

Burns, United States • 13 Dec 2025

Bell Ringer Trail Run takes place at Montgomery Bell State Park in Burns, Tennessee, in December. The event offers 50K, 25K, and 15K trail distances, showcasing roughly 30 miles of park trails for the 50K and about 15 miles for the 25K, and 9 miles for the 15K. Runners encounter multiple uphill and downhill sections on a moderately challenging course through a celebrated Nashville-area trail network. Special features include a cupless race, aid stations roughly every 5–6 miles, drop bags, and finish-line awards for top finishers along with finisher medals. Proceeds benefit Friends of Montgomery Bell State Park, with lodging options provided by The Lodge at the park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
25 km
25k
15 km
15k
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