River to Clouds Trail Run

Riverfront, United States • 20 Feb 2026

River to Clouds Trail Run : event details

The River to Clouds Trail Run takes place on February 20–21, 2026 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with the main venue listed as First Horizon Pavilion on Reggie White Boulevard. The route is set against Lookout Mountain and finishes at Ross's Landing. A whiskey festival is scheduled to coincide with runners crossing the finish area.

Race formats and rules

  • 100 mile trail run
  • 50 mile trail run
  • 27 mile Barely Ultra
  • 50 mile relay (team format)

The 50 mile relay is organized with a team captain who creates a team and three team members who join. The 100 mile division requires maintaining at least an 18 minutes per mile pace and is permitted only during daylight hours. The 50 mile division has an 11 hour time limit and the 27 mile division has an 8 hour time limit. The event offers more than $10,000 in prizes for the 100 and 50 mile divisions, including awards for top finishers and additional draw prizes.

Festival and on-site features

The on-site Whiskey Festival includes tastings from more than 20 distilleries. Live music and a DJ are scheduled during the festival period. Registration options include individual and team entries for the distances listed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 mi
100 Mile Trail Run
50 mi
50 Mile Relay Team
50 mi
50 Mile Trail Run
27 mi
Barely Ultra 27-Mile Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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