Conquer the Bluff

Jacksboro, United States • 2 May 2026

Conquer the Bluff : event information

Conquer the Bluff takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Jacksboro, Tennessee at 3070 Appalachian Highway, at the corner of Eagle Bluff Road and Starz Lane. The event includes a 4.2 mile timed course, a free High School Athletes entry open to ages 14 to 18, and a paid "Sleeping but Supporting" entry. Paid entries are listed at $33.05, including a $3.05 fee. Registration opens December 31, 2025.

Course and charity

The race starts and finishes in a vacant lot on Eagle Bluff Road behind the Eagle Gas and Food Market at the listed address. The course heads toward the mountain, turns right onto a gravel road, follows a series of switchbacks to a trail that reaches the top of Eagle Bluff, then returns to the finish. The course distance is a little over 4 miles with an elevation gain of 930 feet. The event is presented by the Campbell County High School Relief Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds for Campbell County High School students and awards scholarships each spring. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

4 mi
4.2 Mile Timed Course
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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