Gone Loco

Event overview

Gone Loco takes place on the Eureka Trail in Athens, Tennessee on February 8, 2026. The event is organized by East Coast Adventures and offers multiple distance options:

• 33 Miler (55k)
• 11 Miler
• 11 Mile Ruck

Registration for the live event is limited to 150 participants. The course is a certified marathon course (TN25001MS). Prizes are awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers, with an extra award for the top male and female in the live event. Refunds are not available. Swag orders require registration by January 7 for guaranteed sizes.

Course, ruck division, and logistics

The route follows a rails-to-trails conversion along a former railroad bed. The trail surface is fine gravel, described as flat and runnable, and it passes through woodlands, rural landscapes, the community of Mashburn, and ends near the outskirts of Englewood. Organizers plan two fully stocked aid stations, one at the start/finish and one at the turnaround in Englewood, with a main hydration sponsor.

A ruck division is offered for the 11-mile distance with required pack weights: men 30 lb dry, women 15 lb dry, boys under 15 - 20 lb, girls under 15 - 10 lb. Competitors must weigh in before the event to receive a finisher patch. Pacers are permitted for the 33-mile event under organizer rules and must check in with event staff; pacers may use aid stations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.