Flipper Bend Trail Race

Signal Mountain, United States • 28 Mar 2026

Flipper Bend Trail Race

The Flipper Bend Trail Race is a joint collaboration of Wild Trails, the Flipper Bend Community, North Chickamauga Creek State Park, and the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy. All proceeds go towards the construction and maintenance of the North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park (Flipper Bend) and the upper North Chickamauga Creek section of the Cumberland Trail.

The event is a trail run on the back of Signal Mountain, Tennessee. There are two distances: a half marathon and a 5-mile run. The race uses the Flipper Bend Trail.

A post-run party with beverages and chili is included in the entry fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
1/2 Marathon
5 mi
5 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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