Gone Loco
Athens, United States • 8 Feb 2026
Event
Gone Loco is an endurance event on the Eureka Trail in Athens, Tennessee, organized by East Coast Adventures. Distances offered include:
- 55k (listed as 33 miler)
- 11 miler
- 11 mile ruck
Registration is limited to 150 participants for the live race and closes on February 7. The event includes a livestream on YouTube and race-day packet pickup options the morning of the race and the evening before at the trail start. The 55k is listed as a qualifier for The Cherokee Ultra.
Course and logistics
The course follows a former railroad bed converted to trail, with fine mesh gravel and generally flat, runnable terrain. The route winds southeast through woodlands, rural areas, the community of Mashburn, and ends near Englewood. The course is marathon certified (TN25001MS). Two staffed aid stations are listed: one at the start/finish and one at the turnaround in Englewood. Pacers are allowed for the 55k after the first lap; pacers may use aid station supplies. The 11 mile ruck division requires weighed packs with specified minimums: men 30 lb, women 15 lb, boys under 15 20 lb, girls under 15 10 lb. A weigh-in is required before the event for ruck competitors and finishers receive a patch. Refunds are not offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.