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The Jackal Trail Marathon

Name: The Jackal Trail Marathon
Start: 2026-06-13
End: 2026-06-13
Location: Jackson

Jackson, United States • 13 Jun 2026

The Jackal Trail Marathon

The Jackal Trail Marathon takes place in Jackson, Tennessee, near Pleasant Plains on June 13, 2026. This edition is the 14th year of the event and is the first race in a five marathon series held on consecutive days from June 13 to June 17, 2026.

The course is a natural trail described as fair and covered with foliage. The trail is a 3.75 mile loop, and the marathon distance is achieved by completing that loop seven times. Organizers note that the foliage can cause the trail to heat up as the day progresses.

The race is presented as part of the Grueling 5 Jackal Marathons in 5 Days Series. Registration for the event closes on June 12, 2026. The event page locates the start area in the Pleasant Plains area of Jackson, Tennessee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Tennessee Jackson

Race information

Website Registration

26 mi

Marathon

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

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Backass Jackal Trail Marathon

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26 mi

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11 mi

26 mi

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