Kettlefoot 50k
Mountain City, United States • 5 Jun 2027
Kettlefoot at Doe Mountain Recreation Area
Kettlefoot is a trail running event at Doe Mountain Recreation Area near Mountain City, Tennessee. Races are offered on natural and varied terrain with sustained climbing and panoramic viewpoints, including access to the 60 foot Kettlefoot Fire Tower with 360 degree views across Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina. The event is USATF sanctioned.
Distances
- 50K, ~31 miles, ~5,500 ft elevation gain, 10.5 hour cutoff
- 25K, ~15 miles, ~2,750 ft elevation gain, 7.5 hour cutoff
- 13K, ~8.8 miles, ~1,600 ft elevation gain, 4 hour cutoff
Registration is handled online through UltraSignup; there is no paper registration. The entry fee covers use of the facility, aid stations, a finisher award, and post-race food. Event t-shirts are available as an add-on.
Refund and transfer policies are stated by the organizer: no refunds; transfers to another runner within the same year are allowed until May 22, 2027; pregnancy and postpartum deferral is permitted for up to two years under Trail Sisters approved standards. Volunteers receive a t-shirt and post-race food.
Doe Mountain Recreation Area is near Mountain City and within driving distance of nearby towns. Vehicle camping on DMRA property is possible by arrangement with the race director, and several commercial campgrounds are nearby. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.