Rim Runner Trail Races
Sewanee, United States • 11-12 Apr 2026
Course
The event takes place on a big trail loop in Franklin State Forest. It runs miles along the West Rim and West Side trails, overlooking the coves on either side. The start times are set to get runners to the east side of the course for sunrise.
Distances
The event offers four distances:
- Half Marathon with 1,600 ft of climbing
- 50K with 3,200 ft of climbing
- 50 Miler with 5,700 ft of climbing
- 100 Miler with 11,400 ft of climbing
Official Finish Times
There are official finish times for each distance: 8 hours for the Half Marathon, 16 hours for the 50K and 50 Miler, and 32 hours for the 100 Miler.
Awards
Awards include a three-layer welded steel buckle for finishers. For the Half Marathon, 50K, and 50 Miler distances, awards are sawed, hand-branded whiskey barrel staves. The awards are marked with an "X" for each completed loop.
Refund Policy
The event has a tiered refund and deferral policy. Cancellations 4 or more weeks before the event receive a 100% refund or deferral. Cancellations 2 to 4 weeks out receive a 50% refund or 100% race credit/deferral. Cancellations within 1 week of the event receive a 50% race credit.
Location
The event is held at 7833 Jumpoff Rd in Sewanee, Tennessee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.