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Kettlefoot 50k

Name: Kettlefoot 50k
Start: 2026-05-30
End: 2026-05-30
Location: Mountain City

Mountain City, United States • 30 May 2026

Kettlefoot

Kettlefoot is a trail running event held on May 30, 2026, at Doe Mountain Recreation Area, located minutes from Mountain City, Tennessee. The event offers three race distances:

50K
25K
13K

Registration and schedule details are provided by the organizer on the event site.

Course and features

The course runs through Doe Mountain Recreation Area and includes a variety of terrains and views. All participants have the opportunity to climb the 60-foot Kettlefoot Fire Tower, which provides 360° panoramic views that include parts of Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina. The event information is presented on the organizer’s website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Tennessee Mountain City

Race information

Website

50 km

50k

25 km

25k

13 km

13k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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