Conquer the Bluff

Located at Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee, The Barkley Fall Classic is a 50-kilometer trail race through the rugged Brushy Mountains. It emphasizes endurance with brutal climbs and descents, minimal markings, and no GPS; the course map is only revealed the night before, demanding navigation and..

Big South Fork Trail Race is held in Oneida, Tennessee, inside the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, with starts and finishes at the Bandy Creek Campground. The event offers two distances: a 17.5-mile out-and-back/loop course and a 10K trail run, both on single-track trails (the fir..

Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run, held in Maynardville, Tennessee, takes place at Big Ridge State Park (1015 Big Ridge Park Road) along State Hwy 61 between Norris and Maynardville. In its 10th year, the event features a 3.1-mile trail run for the 5K and a 1-mile asphalt fun run. The scenic course s..

The Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race is a trail-running event held at Norris Dam State Park in Norris, Tennessee. It offers two distances, 25k and 50k, both run on single-track trails and jeep roads across Norris Dam State Park and the Norris Municipal Watershed. The 25k is a single loop; the 50k is..

The World's Fair Ultras, held in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, is a unique ultrarunning event celebrating human potential and community spirit. Set on a USATF-certified 0.55-mile flat loop at World's Fair Park, the race offers multiple distances including 3-hour, 6-hour, 12-hour (day and night), 24..

The Veterans Heritage Ridge Run is an annual fundraiser that supports the construction and upkeep of Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. The 8th annual Ridge Run and JROTC Competition is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026. The start point and ceremonial area is at the Lincoln Park Technology T..