Music City Trail Ultra

Pegram, United States • 7 Mar 2026

Music City Trail Ultra takes place in Pegram, Tennessee at 2150 Sams Creek Road, starting on a family farm near the Cheatham Wildlife Games Reserve. The event offers 50K, 25K, and 12K distances across rugged, scenic terrain: a mix of single-track, steep forest trails, jeep and gravel roads, with ridge-line views over 20,000 acres. Aid stations are placed about every 5–6 miles with water, Gatorade, and snacks.

The race enforces hard cut-offs: 10 miles in 3:20, 20 miles in 6:30, and a 9-hour overall limit. Perks include a Finisher Cup, snacks, a pint of Jackalope Brew, pizza and beer, and age-group awards. Packet pickup is day-of from 6–7:30am. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
25 km
25k
12 km
12k
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