Long Hunter Trail Runs

Long Hunter Trail Runs

Long Hunter Trail Runs take place within Long Hunter State Park a few miles outside the Nashville city limits. Each race distance circumnavigates Couchville Lake, includes an out and back on the Bryant Grove trail, and follows the cliff trail loop.

• Half Marathon, 450 ft of climbing
• Marathon, 850 ft of climbing
• 50K, 1,100 ft of climbing

The course surface is a mix of natural trail and paved trail or asphalt. The two mile trail around Couchville Lake is a paved greenway. The only other non dirt sections are the roads that connect trails. The trails are described as fairly flat and only mildly technical; road shoes may be adequate when there has been no recent rain. Course maps include GPX files for download.

Finisher awards are handmade clay arrowheads with a unique design for each finisher. Crew assistance is permitted only at the Couchville and Bryant Grove aid stations; crews may access Jones Mill and Inland parking areas but assisting a runner outside the two designated aid stations can result in disqualification. Fifty kilometer runners may use a drop bag at the Bryant Grove aid station.

Volunteer roles include clearing trail, packet pickup, staffing aid stations, and sweeping flagging after the race. Volunteers receive a free race entry for themselves or another person, meals, and race apparel if desired. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.