Gone Loco

Event overview

Gone Loco takes place on February 8, 2026, on the Eureka Trail in Athens, Tennessee. The live event includes multiple distance options and a ruck division. Registration for the live race is limited to 150 participants. Registration and swag deadlines apply; swag orders require registration by January 7. Refunds are not available.

Course, divisions and logistics

Distances:

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

The course follows a former railroad bed and is a fine mesh gravel surface that is described as flat and runnable. The route passes through woodlands, rural landscapes, the community of Mashburn, and ends near Englewood. The course is certified as a marathon course (TN25001MS). Two fully stocked aid stations will be available: at the start/finish and at the turnaround in Englewood; occasional mid-course water tables have been used in past years. Pacers are allowed on the 33 Miler after the first lap; pacers are not allowed on the 11 Miler. The 11 Mile Ruck has required minimum weights: men 30 lb, women 15 lb, boys under 15 20 lb, girls under 15 10 lb. Ruck participants must weigh in 30 to 60 minutes before the event using plates or clearly stamped weights; removal of weight during the event is not authorized. Each ruck finisher receives a patch. Packet pickup is available the morning of the race and the evening before. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.