The Tennessee Mile

Franklin, United States • 5-7 Dec 2025

Event overview

The Tennessee Mile takes place December 5-7, 2025 at private land near 9600 Big East Fork Rd, Franklin, TN, about 20 minutes from downtown Franklin. Start times are staggered among divisions. Registration closes December 4 at 11:59 PM CT. There are no refunds or deferrals.

Distances and divisions:

  • 40 Hour
  • 24 Hour
  • 12 Hour
  • 8 Hour Night
  • 6 Hour
  • 3 Hour
  • Youth 5K (children 16 and under; adults may accompany but cannot register)

Course and logistics

The course is a loop of about 1.1 miles with 340 feet of elevation gain. The loop is on an old logging road with a wide double-track trail, two significant climbs, runnable sections, and a downhill through a field to the start/finish area. Runners are responsible for tracking their own loops and may complete as many loops as they wish within their event time limit; there is no time limit for a single loop.

Runners may accept crew and aid anywhere on course but must provide their own crew setup; large tents at the start/finish are not provided. Water and electrolytes will be available, but individual runners must provide their own nutrition. Camping is allowed in the large field; camping tents requiring stakes are not permitted in the start/finish area. Pacing and company rules vary by division; some divisions allow pacing, others allow only brief company, and some do not permit pacers. Training plans and camping gear rentals are offered by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

40 km
40 Hour
24 km
24hrs
12 km
12hrs
8 km
8 Hour Night
6 km
6 Hour
3 km
3 Hrs
5 km
Youth 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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