The Dirt Circuit - Morristown, TN

Woodcrest Hills, United States • 20 Sep 2025

The Dirt Circuit is an endurance trail race held at Panther Creek State Park in Morristown, Tennessee. It offers 3-, 6-, 12-, and 24-hour races on a 2.9-mile loop of cross-country style trails through fields and woods, with two wooden bridges and scenic views around Panther Creek. Runners start and finish at Base Camp near the park’s soccer fields, and the event is described as spectator-friendly with options for pacing and crewing. A key feature is its Cherokee Ultra qualifier status for 50K+ distances. 2024 added a 6-hour Ruck division, cup-free racing, and self-supported hydration, with primitive camping included. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

24 km
24 Hour Solo
12 km
12 Hour Solo
6 km
6 Hour Solo
3 km
3 Hour Solo
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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