The Cherokee - Tellico Plains, TN

Tellico Plains, United States • 19 Jul 2025

The Cherokee Ultra in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, is a challenging trail running event featuring two distances: 70K (46 miles) and 130K (84 miles). Set in the scenic Cherokee National Forest, the course offers rugged mountain terrain with significant elevation gains—over 10,000 feet for the 70K and 19,000 feet for the 130K. Runners traverse historic trails such as the Warriors Passage, Benton MacKaye Trail, and John Muir National Recreation Trail, passing through remote cabins, creek crossings, and scenic overlooks including Waucheesi Mountain and the Hiwassee River. The event honors the Cherokee heritage and provides a true mountain ultra experience with mandatory gear requirements and aid stations along the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

130 km
130k
70 km
70k
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