Johnston Woods Trail Festival

Johnston Woods Trail Festival

The Johnston Woods Trail Festival is a timed trail event held in Cleveland, TN that raises funds for kids summer camp and community programming. Activities and event operations are based at the Woodland Center and the field behind it. Parking is available at the Woodland Center and along the nearby pipeline area.

Event formats include several timed durations and a rucking option:

• 24 hour race
• 12 hour race
• 12 hour night race
• 6 hour race
• 6 hour ruck option
• 3 hour race

The course uses a combination of a blue loop and a white loop with a parking lot between them. A single loop measures 4.35 miles through forested terrain with rolling hills and small creek crossings. The trail contains roots and rocks but is described as runnable, with approximately 300 feet of elevation gain per loop. The start and finish area is located in the field behind the Woodland Center.

Rucking is defined as hiking or walking with a weighted pack. Required pack weights are 30 pounds dry for males and 15 pounds dry for females; each ruck finisher receives a patch.

A fully stocked aid station is provided at the end of each lap with items such as potatoes, PB&J, fruit, chips, pickles, and cookies. LMNT is the electrolyte sponsor and water is available. Pizza is provided around midday and hot food is available later for longer events.

Registered runners receive event apparel if registered before the registration deadline. All finishers receive a slate coaster. Top finishers receive custom slate awards and local running store gift cards; 100 mile finishers receive a buckle. Current distance records are: 6 hour 39.15 miles, 12 hour 60.9 miles, and 24 hour 104.4 miles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.