Gone Loco
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About the race
Gone Loco is an endurance event held on the Eureka Trail in Athens, Tennessee. The race utilizes a course created from a rails-to-trails conversion, resulting in a flat and fast surface composed of fine mesh gravel. The trail winds southeast through woodlands, rural landscapes, and the community of Mashburn before reaching the outskirts of Englewood. The course is a certified Marathon course (TN25001MS).
Participants can choose from three distinct distances:
- 50 km
- 11 Miler
- 11 Mile Ruck
The 50 km distance serves as a qualifier for The Cherokee Ultra. For this distance, pacers are permitted after the first lap or four hours into the race. The event has a total course cutoff at 6:00 PM, providing a 10-hour limit for the 50 km participants. The 11 Mile Ruck division requires participants to carry weighted packs or vests. Required dry weights are 30 lb for men, 20 lb for women and boys under 15, and 10 lb for girls under 15. Mandatory weigh-ins for rucking participants take place 30-60 minutes before the start.
The event features two fully stocked aid stations: one at the start/finish line and one at the turnaround point in Englewood. Registration is limited to 200 runners. Awards are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers. Swag, including shirts and medals, is guaranteed for those who register by January 7. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
