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Dirty South Trail Races

Kimberlin Heights, United States • 7 Dec 2025

The Dirty South Trail Races, held in Knoxville, Tennessee at Mead's Quarry near Ijams Nature Center, feature a half marathon, 10K, and a Kids Trail Mile. The half marathon course spans 13.1 miles through scenic areas including Forks of the River Wildlife Area, William Hastie Park, and Ross Marble Quarry, combining technical single-track and flowing mountain bike trails. The 10K uses nature center trails, while kids enjoy a fun mile-long trail run.

The event emphasizes environmental sustainability, encouraging carpooling and public transit. Aid stations provide limited cups, urging runners to carry their own water. The race promotes safety with pace limits and requires adult accompaniment for runners under 12 in adult races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Tennessee Kimberlin Heights

Race information

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13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Kids Trail Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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