Locomotion 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Event
East Ridge, United States • 24 Apr 2027
Locomotion 3/6/12/24 Hour Endurance Event - Camp Jordan Recreation Area, East Ridge, TN
The Locomotion is a timed run and walk event held on April 24, 2027, on a flat, USATF certified 2.00-mile loop at Camp Jordan Recreation Area in East Ridge, Tennessee. The event offers timed efforts in multiple durations:
- 3 hour event
- 6 hour event
- 12 hour event
- 24 hour event
Awards are presented to the top three male and top three female finishers in each event. Special recognition is given to runners who complete 50K in 6 hours, 50 miles in 12 hours, and 100 miles in 24 hours. All participants receive a finishers medal. Additional awards are noted for runners who break male or female records in the 6, 12, or 24 hour categories.
The Locomotion is part of the returning 2027 Chattanooga Ultra Championship series. Eligibility for that championship requires participation in all three series races, with awards for general participation, completing at least 50K in each race, and for the top mileage accumulators by gender and masters category.
Packet pickup is available April 23, 2027 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Race Village gravel parking lot, and race morning from 6:30 AM to 7:15 AM at the Race Village near the start finish area. April 10 is the last day to register to be guaranteed a race shirt.
On course and event amenities include a concession style setup with hot food and volunteer provided lunch, tent and RV camping with electrical sites (park registration and fees apply), restrooms and a porta toilet, and a marked race village area. The event is cup free; participants must bring their own hydration systems. Runners are responsible for their own food and water.
Race rules state final results are based on total laps completed within the time limit. Race officials may evaluate participants for safety and determine if they may continue. Crew support is allowed each lap from a designated grass area near the start line. Pacers are not permitted unless they are registered participants. Littering on course may result in disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.