Cotton Pickin 50k

The Cotton Pickin 50K is a certified ultramarathon held in Mercer, Tennessee, starting and finishing at the historic Mercer Cotton Gin. The course features a mix of rolling hills on blacktop roads during the first half, transitioning to a very flat terrain of gravel and blacktop roads in the second half. Runners pass through scenic cotton, soybean, and corn fields, offering a unique rural atmosphere. Aid stations are conveniently placed approximately every two miles. The event has an 8-hour cutoff time, and all finishers receive a coupon for a meal at Mercer's only restaurant, Pappa Daddy's, adding a local touch to the race experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.