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Swinging Bridge Trail Run

Name: Swinging Bridge Trail Run
Start: 2024-08-24
End: 2024-08-24
Location: Lynchburg

Lynchburg, United States • 24 Aug 2024

The Swinging Bridge Trail Run, taking place at Tims Ford State Park in Winchester, TN, features both a Half Marathon and a 10K race. Set in a stunning 2,200+ acre park with over 15 miles of single-track trails, participants can enjoy beautiful lake views and a mix of smooth and technical terrain. The event emphasizes sustainability by being a "cupless race," encouraging runners to bring their own reusable containers.

All participants receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, and a post-race meal. Registration is capped at 400 runners, and volunteers can earn free entries for future events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Tennessee Lynchburg

Race information

Registration

13 mi

Half Marathon

10 km

10K

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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