Natchez Trace Trail Run

Natchez Trace Trail Run - Franklin, TN - Nov 7, 2026

The Natchez Trace Trail Run on November 7, 2026 is a trail running event in Franklin, Tennessee organized by HardWin Adventures. The event includes multiple distances and a participant cap of 150 runners total.

The course features long stretches of uninterrupted trail with cumulative elevation and rugged sections. The layout emphasizes steady pacing, attention to fueling, and consistent effort over varied terrain. The marathon and shorter events use one-way routing with bus transport provided; the 50 mile is an out-and-back course.

Distances

• 50 Miler (out-and-back)
• Marathon (one-way, bus transport provided)
• 13 Mile Run (one-way, bus transport provided)
• Ruck Divisions - 13 miles (one-way, bus transport provided)

Course and event rules require participants to remain on the designated trail; leaving the trail, running on roads, or cutting the course can result in disqualification. Pacers and outside assistance are prohibited for all distances. Participants must carry their own hydration systems; aid stations may not provide cups. Event staff enforce a leave no trace policy and may disqualify participants for tampering with markings or littering.

Crew access is limited to designated rest stops and roadside stopping along the Natchez Trace Parkway is not permitted. Rucking divisions are offered in two formats for 2026: a traditional ruck carried on the back with specified weight requirements by bodyweight, and a weighted vest division. A mandatory weigh-in is required before the race; approved weight types and random on-course checks apply. Cutoffs occur roughly midway on the 50 mile and again near the final outbound section. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.