Dirty South Trail Races

Dirty South Trail Races : Mead's Quarry, Knoxville

The event includes a trail half marathon, a 10K, and a kids trail mile that start and finish at Mead's Quarry near Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, TN. Courses travel through the Urban Wilderness and go by parks and landmarks such as Forks of the River Wildlife Area, William Hastie Park, Marie Myers Park, Ross Marble Quarry, and Ijams Nature Center.

Distances:

• 13.1 miles half marathon
• 10K trail race
• 1 mile kids trail mile

The half marathon course mixes rocky, technical single track with buffed, flowing mountain bike trail and carries a four hour time limit. The 10K uses main nature center trails and Meads Quarry trails. Kids run a separate one mile trail in the woods.

Safety and race rules restrict headsets, earphones, bicycles, baby strollers, roller blades, and pets on course. Aid and water stations are provided but will supply only very small cups; organizers recommend participants carry their own water and any necessary medication for insect sensitivity. Runners must notify race officials if they drop out and may be disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct. Runners under 12 must be accompanied by an adult to enter the adult races, and an 18:00 per mile minimum pace will be enforced with a sweeper.

Registration fees are non refundable and bib transfers are not allowed. A special tech shirt will be ordered on November 12; registrations after that date receive shirts only while supplies last. Results are posted by the Knoxville Track Club and on Runsignup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.