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Dirty South Trail Races

Kimberlin Heights, United States • 7 Dec 2025

The Dirty South Trail Races, held in Knoxville, Tennessee, offer a challenging and scenic trail running experience with events including a half marathon, 10K, and a kids' trail mile. The races start and finish at Mead's Quarry near Ijams Nature Center, traversing diverse terrain such as the Forks of the River Wildlife Area and Urban Wilderness parks. The half marathon features a mix of technical single-track and flowing mountain bike trails with a 4-hour time limit. The event emphasizes environmental sustainability, encouraging carpooling and public transit. Participants receive special tech shirts, and safety measures include aid stations and pace enforcement to protect runners and volunteers. 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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