Gone Loco
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Gone Loco : Athens, TN
Gone Loco is an in-person trail endurance event held on February 14, 2027, on the Eureka Trail in Athens, Tennessee. The event is organized by East Coast Adventures and features multiple race options on a gravel rail-trail that follows a former railroad bed through woodlands, rural landscapes, and the community of Mashburn toward Englewood.
Distances include:
- 50k
- 11 Miler
- 11 Mile Ruck
The course is marathon certified (TN25001MS) and described as very flat and highly runnable with fine mesh gravel similar to the Virginia Creeper Trail. The event is limited to 200 live participants. The 50k is listed as a qualifier for the Cherokee Ultra and replaced a previous 55k distance; course records for earlier distances are noted.
Aid support includes two fully stocked aid stations, one at the start/finish and one at the turnaround in Englewood, with additional hydration sponsorship. A livestream on YouTube provides real-time coverage and on-course tracking.
The 11 Mile Ruck is an open weighted-vest division with mandatory dry weights and required weigh-in before the start; weigh-in is required for results and finisher recognition. Every official finisher receives a finisher patch. Registration fees are listed on the event registration page and the live event has a swag order cutoff in early January. Refunds are not available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
