Savage Gulf Marathon
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About the race
The Savage Gulf Marathon is an off-road event held in Savage Gulf State Natural Area near Coalmont, TN. The course covers rugged, technical terrain on the Cumberland Plateau, including steep descents and climbs into and out of the Savage Gulf, stream crossings, bluff-edge running, rocky sections, and areas with large stone formations, waterfalls, historic sites, wildflowers, and old growth forest. The organizer provides the exact start area and the full race layout to registered runners about a week before the event.
Distances offered:
- Marathon : 26.2 miles
- 25K : 15 miles
- Ruck 25K : 15 miles with a weighted pack
The event is coordinated by HardWin Adventures and the Tennessee Park Rangers Association. Proceeds support training scholarships for state park rangers. Race registration is limited to the first 200 entrants. 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. Packet pickup occurs the morning of the event at the start location. The rucking division requires a dry weight of 20 lb for participants over 150 lb and 10 lb for participants under 150 lb; weights must be verifiable and may be checked on course. A 5-hour cutoff applies at mile 18; participants not at that point by the cutoff will be located and escorted to the finish. COVID and social distancing protocols will be required as outlined in race information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
