Firewater Ultra

Greenback, United States • 25 Oct 2025

Firewater Ultra is a trail running event held in Greenback, Tennessee, along the scenic East Lakeshore Trail of the Tellico Reservoir. Celebrating its 11th year, the race offers multiple distances including a 100K, 50K (with Sunrise and Sunset start options), a 50K two-person relay, and a new 25K ruck event. The 100K course covers the entire trail length out and back, while the 50K starts at the northern end and finishes at Wildcat Pointe Trailhead.

The Sunset 50K allows runners to experience a beautiful lakeside sunset. The 25K ruck involves hiking or running with a weighted pack. The event features well-maintained, runnable trails supported by the Watershed Association of the Tellico Reservoir. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 km
100k
50 km
50k - 2 per Relay
50 km
50k Sunrise
50 km
50k Sunset
23 km
25k Ruck
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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