Rim Runner Trail Races

APR
10
2027
Trail races in Sewanee, TN featuring a Half Marathon, 50K and 50 Miler on Franklin State Forest rim trails with a 16 hour official finish and tiered refunds.
Sat 10 Apr 2027
50 miles 50 kilometers 13 miles

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Rim Runner Trail Races

Rim Runner Trail Races are scheduled for April 10, 2027 in Sewanee, TN, organized by Green Tunnel Events. The event uses trails in Franklin State Forest, primarily the West Rim and West Side trails, forming a large loop that runs along the rim and overlooks surrounding coves. The trail system is a few miles from the Perimeter Trail.

Distances offered:

  • Half Marathon, 1,600 ft of climbing
  • 50K, 3,200 ft of climbing
  • 50 Miler, 5,700 ft of climbing

All distances share a 16 hour official finish. The 100 Miler will not be held officially in 2027; the organizer notes alternate arrangements for those seeking the half pound steel buckle. Awards include three layers of welded steel for the buckle and sawed, hand branded whiskey barrel staves for finishers in the Half Marathon, 50K and 50 Miler. Participants receive one X for each completed loop.

Registration details list a close date of Wed, Apr 7 at 11:59 PM CT and a range of entry prices. The event location is given as 7833 Jumpoff Rd, Sewanee, TN. Refund and deferral policy: 100% refund or deferral more than four weeks out; 50% refund or 100% race credit or deferral two to four weeks out; 50% race credit within one week of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 mi
50 Miler
50 km
50k
13 mi
Half Marathon

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