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Gone Loco

Athens, United States • 8 Feb 2026

Gone Loco Ultra, held on the Eureka Trail in Athens, Tennessee, offers three distances: 55k (~34 miles), 11 miles, and an 11-mile ruck. The marathon-certified course (TN25001MS) runs on a flat, gravel rails-to-trails route that follows a former railroad bed from Mashburn to Englewood, with woodland and rural scenery and rolling hills. The trail is described as very runnable and fast, with well-maintained surfaces suitable for families to watch along. The event features two aid stations, optional pacers for the longer distance, and a new ruck division, with registration capped at 200 runners. The 55k also qualifies for The Cherokee Ultra. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Tennessee Athens

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55 km
33 Miler (55k)
11 mi
11 Mile Ruck
11 mi
11 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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