Savage Gulf Marathon
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Savage Gulf Trail Run
Savage Gulf Trail Run is a trail running event in Savage Gulf State Park near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee. The event offers the following distances:
- Marathon
- 25K
The courses run through the Cumberland Plateau where the land opens into gorges, sandstone bluffs, rock gardens, and waterfalls. Trails include boulders, roots, creek crossings, and sustained climbs. The course is flagged orange and pink and is monitored throughout the day.
The marathon is a full tour of the gulf, beginning from the gravel parking by the lake and routing runners through the park with five aid stations and two cutoffs. Key aid station locations include Saw Mill (mile 6.3 and mile 18.1), Collins Gulf West (mile 11) where check in at the trailhead is required, a water and salt-only station near mile 21.9, and Alum Gap (mile 24.5).
The 25K is a loop with a short out-and-back segment. It reaches Saw Mill before returning on a different trail and includes three aid stations, with a water and salt-only station after the Stone Door trailhead crossing and full aid at Alum Gap (mile 12.5).
Runners are required to carry two water bottles or a hydration pack. Organizers advise bringing a GPS with downloaded maps and salt tablets; cups are not provided. Camping is available at Stone Door Campground and there is music and food after the event. Registered participants receive a full race day rundown by email. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
