Gone Loco

Gone Loco - event overview

Gone Loco is a trail endurance event on the Eureka Trail in Athens, Tennessee, held on February 8, 2026. The event offers the following race options:

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

Registration for the live race is limited to 150 participants. The 55k (33 miler) is a qualifier for the Cherokee Ultra and the course is certified as a marathon course (TN25001MS).

Course, logistics and rules

The course follows a rail-to-trail conversion on a fine mesh gravel surface that is described as flat and runnable. The route follows a former railroad bed through woodlands, rural landscapes and the community of Mashburn, ending near Englewood. There are two fully stocked aid stations: one at the start/finish and one at the turnaround in Englewood. Hoist is listed as the hydration sponsor.

Pacers are not permitted for the 11 miler. Pacers are allowed on the 33 miler after the first lap and may use aid station food and drink. A cutoff gives 33-miler entrants a 10-hour time allowance to complete the course. Packet pickup is available in person the day before and the morning of the event at the Eureka Trail start.

The new ruck division for the 11-mile option requires weighted packs with specified minimums (Men 30 lb, Women 15 lb, Boys under 15 20 lb, Girls under 15 10 lb), a required weigh-in before the start, and a finisher patch for those who complete the ruck. Refunds are not offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.