Savage Gulf Marathon
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About the race
The Savage Gulf Marathon takes place on March 27, 2027 in Coalmont, Tennessee at Savage Gulf Park. The event is coordinated by HardWin Adventures and the Tennessee Park Rangers Association. Proceeds support training scholarships for State Park Rangers.
Distances offered:
- 26.2 miles Marathon
- 25K (15 miles)
- Ruck 25K
The course follows trails on the Cumberland Plateau and includes steep descents and climbs into and out of the Savage Gulf. Runners will encounter rocky, technical terrain, stream crossings, bluff edges and notable rock formations, waterfalls, historic sites, wildflowers and old growth forest. Organizers warn the route is extremely hard and report that several participants must be pulled from the course each year.
Entry is limited to the first 200 registrations. Marathon entrants must have previously completed a marathon or longer; the 25K is open to all. All participants receive a participation award; the top three male and female finishers receive additional rewards.
A Rucking Division is offered with weight requirements: over 150 lb carry 20 lb dry weight, under 150 lb carry 10 lb dry weight. Weigh-ins occur 30 minutes before the race start and random weight checks may happen on course. For safety there is a five hour cut off at mile 18; runners not at that aid station by 1:00pm will be located and escorted to the finish. Packet pickup is the morning of the event at the start location and the final race layout and start area are provided to entrants one week before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
