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Urban Wilderness 50k

Name: Urban Wilderness 50k
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10
Location: Knoxville

Knoxville, United States • 10 Oct 2026

Urban Wilderness 50k

The Urban Wilderness 50k is a trail race in south Knoxville that offers a multiterrain course and a shorter 7 Miler option. The inaugural race day is scheduled for October 10. The route features flowy singletrack, technical rock sections, and sustained climbing.

The course covers approximately 31 miles with nearly 4,000 ft of elevation gain. Runners follow a mix of singletrack, double track, and short road connectors, with no repeated laps. Aid stations are placed throughout the course to provide support. Event operations include late packet pickup and race day check in.

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

50k - 31 miles with nearly 4,000 ft elevation gain
7 Miler - 7 mile distance option

United States Tennessee Knoxville

Race information

Website

50 km

50k

7 mi

7 Miler

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

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