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David Crockett 10K
Course History
This is one of the early Running Tour races added to the Tour in 1983. The course was designed by Ray Barger with the help of Henry Phillips, park manager. For 13 years it was the first race of the season. It attracts runners from both Huntsville and Nashville. In 2006 Scott Benefield, a local pediatrician, became the race director. In 2012 the course was measured for certification and about 20 yards were added at both turnaround and finish line.
Course Record
Course Record
In 2004 Jesse McGuire 37 from Crofton, KY, 34:17.
In 2008 Kirsten Sass 28 from McKenzie, 41:28.
Results
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David Crockett results from 1993
Deer Jump at Mile 1.
Race to Landing 5 MILES
Course History
The inaugural race was held in 2012 in pouring rain and 68 F. It was one of the most convoluted courses on the Running Tour, with lots of turns and twists. The 2016 race was postponed to the snow day, Feb 27. The 2017 event had sunshine and 71 degrees. In 2020, Marcus Anderson became Race Director. New director from 2023 is Tom Buie and the course shorten to 5 Miles. The new course eliminates the gravel road and the walkway past the finish line area.
Course Record
In 2014 Shayne Fawcett 37 from Bolivar, 34:55.
In 2012 Kirsten Sass 32 from McKenzie, 38:23.
Results
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PILOT KNOB 10K
Course History
The inaugural race was in 2006. Pilot Knob is the highest point in Tennessee, west of the Tennessee River. Designed by Mike Bell, Camden. The steepness of the Knob is rivaled only by that of Mount Wood of the Cotton Row 10K course in Huntsville, AL. Since 2018 Lisa Bell has been the race director. The 2020 race had no awards and no aid stations due to COVID-19. The proceeds goes to Friends of the Park, who provide food and drinks at the finish. In 2021 the course was changed. Instead of going to the top, an out and back section was created by Mike Bell. Course Certificate TN22010MS.
Course Record
To the Knob: In 2009 Chuck Jones 33 from Clarksville 34:41, In 2018 Kiera Weems 23 from Clarksville 40:08
To the Campground: In 2021 Jesse Sewell 35 from Murfreesboro 37:17
To the Campground: In 2021 Abagail Wallace 11 from McKenzie 41:36
Results
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THE BAT 5 MILES
Course History
This is the newest course on the Running Tour, called The Bear Trace. The inaugural race was in 2019. It was designed by Lisa Hazlett, originally as a 6 miler, turning south on a logging dirt road to the North Carolina border.
In 2020, the name was changed to The Bat 5 Miles, but the race was canceled. The 2021 race had 32 finishers, a new male course record, sunshine, and 55 degrees. 2022 had a new course record by a woman from Boise, Idaho, that will be hard to break.
Course Record
In 2021 by Derek Gibson 29 from Greeneville 34:41
In 2022 by Amber Tookey 36 from Boise, Idaho 36:34
Results
HALLOWEEN HUNT 5 MILES
Count Dracula and his Mistress welcome the participants
Course History
This is one of the new courses that were added when the Running Tour expanded from 12 to 14 races in 1995. Designed by Tomas de Paulis, it originally had a shorter turnaround with a complex looping of the parking lot at the start. One year a wheelchair racer participated. He lost control in one of the sharp turns and ended up in the lake, where he was promptly rescued and could finish. As the name implies, it is held on the last Saturday of October. Famous for its charcoal-grilled gourmet hot dogs. In 2012 the race used chip timing for the first time instead of finishing cards. It was also officially USAT&F certified, which required the turnaround to be moved 17 yards further out. Amelie Sharp has been the race director since 2019. A new World Age Record was set by 19-year-old Drew Williams from Dickson, who beat second place by 4 minutes. He tied with Brent Ferrell 28 from Nashville with 27:04. New race director for 2019, Amelie Sharp. From 2023 Dan Smithhisler is the new race director.
Course Record
In 2011 by Daniel Mueller 25 from Nashville 26:25
In 2020 by Kiera Woodman 25 from Clarksville 29:50
Results
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RACE FOR THE BIRTHPLACE 6 MILES
This race displaces Roan Mountain, which was discontinued in 2023.
The inaugural race is held on November 6, 2023 in Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park, Limestone, TN
It is a 6 miles out and back course, designed by its Race Director, Bob Townsend.
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ROAN MOUNTAIN 10K
Course History
The first race was scheduled in 1984, the week after Thanksgiving. However, the race was snowed in and had to be re-scheduled for March 2, 1985. Three years later, it became the last race of the fall season, replacing the discontinued Mountaineer 10K at Fall Creek Falls. Snow or sleet, the race was held every year with about 40-60 participants. In 1993, it became the first race until the start of the Halloween Hunt in 1995. In 2006 the date was switched with the new Pilot Knob and became the third week of October at the peak of the tree color changing. The course is USAT&F certified, but no personal records are expected. *In 2009, the course had to be changed to approximately 5 miles, due to ongoing road construction, up Highway 143 for 2.5 miles. After the race, many participants drive the 6 miles to the North Carolina state line and walk a few miles on the Appalachian Trail, where many interesting characters may be encountered. In 2015 this race was canceled but resumed in 2016 with Meg Guy as Race Director. After 2020 Bob Townsend became race director. Discontinued in 2023.
Course Record
In 2004 Jesse McGuire 37 from Crofton 35:23
In 2012 Ashley Morelock 25 from Kingsport 43:03
Results
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BIGFOOT SCRAMBLE 5 MILES
Course History
Originally, a 7.1-mile race, The Reindeer Stampede 7 Miler, started in 1995 as the last race before the Christmas break. It started at the crosswalk near the Recreation Hall and left the park going south on Hwy 52, then making Fletcher Circle, headed north on Hwy 52, passing the park entrance, and turning left at the next road. A few years later, the campground was paved, and the course was changed to The Reindeer Stampede 10K. It looped through the campground and headed out of the park to Hwy 52, making a right turn heading south to a turn-around, then heading back into the park, looping the campground again and finishing in the Hall. Runners complained of turning into the campground loop the second time when they could see the finish. So, the next year the course was changed again, leaving out the final loop of the campground and taking in Fletcher Circle from the original course, and finishing back at the Recreation Hall. In 2005 the date of the race was changed to mid-November, trading with the date of the Johnsonville Charge. This allowed for the use of Overton Lodge and the whole course to move down to the lake. The Reindeer Stampede name would no longer work because of the date change. The name Bigfoot Scramble 5 Miler was chosen because of the rumors of Bigfoot being spotted at Standing Stone. The course was certified in 2013. All courses were designed by Lynn Burnett, Livingston. The 2020 race was canceled due to COVID-19. New race director from 2023 is Dan Smithhisler.
Course Record
In 2021 John Payne 25 from Portland 26:32
In 2019 Meghan Guy from Roan Mountain 31:19
Results
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CHICKASAW CHASE QUARTER MARATHON
Course History
The first race was held in 1996. The course was designed the year before by Jerry Witworth and John Sweeney. They used to run the course twice on Sunday mornings. Jerry’s wife, Susie, named the race Chickasaw Chase. At that time, most of the roads were unpaved. In 1997 a snowfall made the course slippery and very muddy. Since then, participation has steadily increased, as it was one of the few 10-milers in Tennessee. In 2010 the temperature was 21 F at the start. Sometimes runners get lost because it is the Tour race with the fewest race workers per mile (less than one). In 2015 the distance was reduced from 10 miles to 6.6 miles, a Quarter Marathon, and Allyson Bell became the race director. The date was moved from January to November and then to October because it was always too cold. Despite these efforts, the morning of the 2016 event had a chilly 38 degrees. In 2017 everyone wanted to start early because a bad storm was coming by noon. It actually did not come until 3 PM. The Lodge had been booked years in advance by other groups, so the race headquarters was moved to the parking lot shelter. Connor Gray, Jackson, has been the new race director since 2018, and we are back in the Lodge, except in 2022, when it was 34 degrees (picture below).
Course Record
10 Miles: In 2000 Jamie LaChance 29 from Johnson City 53:11. In 2003 Maureen Manning 34 1:03:51
6.6 Miles: In 2019 John Woodman 32 from Clarksville 37:43. In 2019 Kiera Woodman 24 from Clarksville 41:21.
Results
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Staying warm at Chickasaw Chase
PLATEAU GOBBLER GALLOP 11K
Course History
This race began in 1979 with a start at the dam. The course was designed by Andy Lyon, the Park Ranger, with the help of Fred Gent and Steve Douglas. The race was added to the Tour in 1983. When the swimming pool lodge was built, the start was moved to its current location in the parking lot. In 2005 the start and finish were held at the Park Restaurant at Mile 6 of the old course, but otherwise identical. Most runners would prefer this location of the start because it puts the first hill at 1.5 miles instead of 0.5 miles. However, since 2007 the start and finish are back at the lodge. From 2015 Terry Walter was the Race Director, then Dan Smithhisler in 2018.
Course Record
In 1997 Jeff Lingwall from Jackson 37:22
In 2020 Kiera Woodman 24 from Clarksville 43:00
Results
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Terry Walter, Tomas de Paulis, Roger Gall, Dan Smithhisler, Joe Fussell and Monte Lowe in 2022
TIMS FORD DEER TRAIL 6 MILES
This race started in 1987 as a 10K. It was previously known as the Mountaineer 10K and was held at Fall Creek Falls as the last race in the fall. The course was designed by Bob Alt. It went over the bridge and to a turnaround loop. In 2005 the course was changed to a turnaround on the outlook trail behind the Welcome Center. The shorter distance required that the course circle the Lodge at both start and finish while still making 6 miles.
Course Record
10K: In 2002 Lance Winders from Mayfield 34:46
6 Miles: In 2006 Scott Fanning 36 from Lebanon 33:05
6 miles: In 2019 Kiera Woodman 24 from Clarksville 36:32
Results
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Tims Ford Results from 1992
OVER THE RIVER 8 MILES
Course History
The inaugural race was held in 2007 and sponsored by the Paris Chamber of Commerce. It had 47 finishers during pouring rain. Participation has increased every year. The race did not become part of the Running Tour until 2008 when it had 83 finishers. The following year had 138 finishers. The course was USAT&F certified in 2010. In 2010, it was 24 mph sleet from the south and 35 F. Many state age records are set every year after 8 Miles became a recognized distance in 2009. Then in 2019, the Woodmans bettered their own course records. From 2020 Jay Hosford is the race director. The 2021 race was held 8 hours after a tornado killed 100 people 30 miles north of the park. Back to the new Inn in 2022.
Course Records
In 2009 Christopher England 35 from Murray, KY 45:00
In 2019 Kiera Woodman 24 from Clarksville 49:11
Results
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PIONEER RUN 5 MILES
Course History
Initiated by Friends of Davy Crockett Birthplace in 2007. The course was redesigned by Bob Townsend, Limestone. At the start of the inaugural race on December 15, 2007, Mountain Men in buckskin fired two muzzle loaders across the starting line. In the inaugural race, the lead runners were blocked by a passing train. Therefore, a new course was designed with no railroad crossings. The course was shortened to 5 miles and contained two out-and-back sections, where you get to adjust your strategy for the winning kick. The 2019 race had a record 147 finishers.
Course Record
In 2014 Tanner Cook 20 from Abingdon VA 26:23
In 2009 Molly Allen 39 from Kingsport 30:30
Results
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To Open in Fall of 2023.
HILL AND DALE 8 MILES
Course History
One of the original 4 races of the tour, starting in 1979. Course design by Pete Shearon. Before Chickasaw Chase, it was the first and largest race of the spring season. It was canceled in 1999 because of an ice storm that felled numerous trees across the path. Approximately 20 runners showed up anyway and ran the course. Participation was in steady decline until 2005 when, again, it was promoted by Memphis Runners Track Club and, in particular, by its race director, Rachel Ragan. Since 2012, the race has been directed by Andrew Forsdick. In 2019, April Flanigan became the race director. 2020 saw a record 565 finishers under perfect running conditions. Cool 40 degrees and sunshine. However, the first out and back mile was blocked by a fallen tree, and the same distance was added to the second turnaround at Piersol Lake. The new course was certified and used from then on. No longer on the Running Tour from 2023.
Course Records
In 1982 Zafir Ahmed from Nashville 40:02, In 1991 Jennie Worthen 50:19
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TRAIL OF TEARS 7 MILES
Course History
The race was started in 1989 by Jim Ruth and Arnold Truelove. The first Running Tour race was held in 1991. Course design by Jim Ruth, who was the race director until 1996, when Arnold Truelove took over. He stayed on for 10 years when Jasen Parks became director. The course was originally a 5 miler and was run in the opposite direction. In 1993 some runners suggested it was better to have half a mile uphill followed by 4 miles downhill than the other way around. Three times the race was postponed a week because of snow. It was announced as a 7-miler, but the last mile was always a minute short. In 2009 the race was held without a race director. The first 10 runners failed to make the second turn and ran 7.3 miles. Judy White was the race director from 2010-2011. In 2012 race director was Matt Davies of Cleveland, TN. In 2013 James Zahn became the race director. He lengthened the course to 7.0 Miles by starting at the picnic shelter. Since 2017 Dan Smithhisler has been the race director and Roger Gall from 2024.
Course Record
6.8 Miles: In 1992 Jeff Lingwall from Jackson 36:16. In 1992 Shannon Reade 42:34
7.0 Miles: In 2016 Tanner Cook 20 from Abingdon VA 37:27
7.0 Miles: In 2013 Kirsten Sass 33 from McKenzie 44:19
Results
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FALL CREEK THAW 15K
Start and finish at the Inn of Fall Creek Falls State Park, Pikeville. One loop around the gorge perimeter, with two quarter-mile out and back loops at miles 2 and 8. After starting at Land Side Cabin Rd, turn right on Main Park Rd. After 1 mile, turn left on Gorge Scenic Drive. Go straight to Piney Creek Falls overlook turnaround. Turn left back on Gorge Scenic Drive. At Falls Creek Falls overlook, turn right at the parking lot, continuing on Gorge Scenic Drive. Just before the loop split (mile 6), turn left onto a bike trail. At mile 7, turn sharply right across a wooden bridge and follow a bike trail to Main Park Road. Turn left across the dam. Turn around the grassy median at the dam parking lot. Return across the dam (mile 8) and turn left on the bike trail, following the shoreline to the finish. Considered the most scenic of all Running Tour courses. New Course for 2021, while a new Inn is still under construction. Start and finish at Campground Visitor Center across the lake.
GPS coordinates 35.65503 and -85.35525.
Don’t miss visiting the falls before or after the race.
Course History
One of the original four races of the Running Tour. It was also one of the most popular events in the 1980s, with 400 runners for several years. The course was designed by Bill Chief and Jon Eiche and organized by Chattanooga Track Club. From 1986 the race was directed by Monte Lowe of Eagle Kountry Running Club, Cookeville, and after 1996 by Tony Cox, Mt Juliet. In 2006 the race management was taken over by MachTenn RC, Tullahoma. Recent race directors were Bob Alt, Mike Niederhauser, and Roger Gall. In 2015 the bike path was iced over, and an all-road course was used measuring 9.6 miles. In 2018 – 2022 alternate courses were used while the new Inn was being built. Back at the new Inn on the original course in 2024.
Course Record
In 1984 Chuck Crabb 46:43. In 1995 Bonnie McReynolds from Nashville 55:54.
Results
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JOHNSONVILLE CHARGE 5 MILES
Course History
The race was originally started and designed by Paul Haase in 1992 and called Nathan Bedford Forrest Charge. The name was changed in 1995 in order to not be confused with Nathan Bedford State Park across the river. The race was organized by Waverly Rotary Club. The race is famous for its lack of a real shelter and fabulous post-race beef stew. Used to be known for having the oldest race workers on tour, with an average age of approx. 70+. After Paul’s 2005 fatal bicycle crash while warming up for the National Senior Olympic Triathlon Championship in Pittsburgh, the race was managed by Clarksville Running Club. In 2008 the race was managed by Mike Bell and Jackson Road Runners. The race was taken over in 2009 by Tennessee Valley Road Runners, Waverley, and moved to February 2010. The flood of May 2010 washed out the road, but it was restored in time for the 2011 event. In 2012, Amy Wimmer’s (Cox) course record (31 26) from 1996 was broken. In 2013 Kirsten bettered her own record by another 13 seconds. In 2014 Angela Redden became the new race director. Her husband, Bill, is the director from 2019. The route was changed slightly in 2017 when a new park entrance was built on Nell Beard Rd. The new course was certified in 2021, with the start, finish, and turnaround moved back closer to the parking areas.
Course Record
(Chris Barringar 25:34) In 2003 Benjamin Mulvaney 27 26:00
In 2020 Kiera Woodman 24 from Clarksville 30:06
Results
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CEDARS FROSTBITE HALF MARATHON
Course History
Inaugural race was in 2008, with 375 finishers. In 2009 there were 335 finishers. In 2010 the direction was reversed in order to have the runners more spread out before entering Hwy 231. There were 468 in 2010. The race used chip timing for the first time in 2011, with 738 registered. The first 2 miles were covered with ice. The 2012 race had a strong, cold wind from the North, making for a brutal last 3 miles. In 2013 running on Highway 231 was eliminated by having a turnaround on Hurricane Rd at Jennings Pond Rd. Return to the finish via Dude Trail and E Richmond Shop Rd. In 2015 the course was changed from a loop to two out and back section. This eliminated the 2-mile dirt road with humongous potholes. The new race director from 2020 to 2022 was Vickie Spickard, then Dan Smithhisler from 2023.
Course Record
2009 Steve Vilt 24 from Nashville 1:08:52
In 2014 Melissa Begin’s 5-year-old course record was broken by Gisela Olalde 28, who ran 1:19:58. In 2016 a new world age record for the distance was set by 14-year-old Diego Zuazua from Nolensville.
Results
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Half Marathon Winner in 2018 Joseph Elsakr 27 in 1:12:35.
Diego ZuaZua 14 from Nolensville.
Sergio Bianchini 78 from Chattanooga and Billy Bilbrey 66 from Dickson.
TWO LAKES RUN 10K
Dressed for 17 degrees in 2021
Course History
This Running Tour event started as a two loop half marathon in 1979, sponsored by Nashville Striders. It was discontinued in 2007, because the Inn would no longer support the race. The race was resurrected the same year as a 7.5-mile trail run with John Spencer as race director. It started and finished in the Campground and named Two Lakes Run. It was discontinued in 2017, when the race director moved to Arizona. It was resurrected as a 10K on the current course in 2019 with Angela Redden, race director.
Course Record
10K: John Woodman 32 from Clarksville 36:16. Kiera Woodman 24 from Clarksville 38:40
Results
7.5 Miles Trail: 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
The War Party 10K
Course History
This race was a 5K before it became part of the Running Tour in 1988 with Bob Townsend as Race Director. The course was designed by Frank Cooke, Kingsport, who made it into a 10K by running the same course twice. In 2006 the finish line was moved from the front of the Lodge to the back, and a walkers award category was added. The course was certified in 1994 as TN94008RH and rectified in 2015 as TN15008MS. Both, the 2014 and 2015 races were snowed in and had to be rescheduled. Therefore, in 2015 the date was moved to October instead of the date of Roan Mountain 10K, which was discontinued that year. In 2016 The War Party was moved back to February. In 2018 Lisa Hazlett became race director after Matthew Studholme, who had moved to Chattanooga.
Harriet Locke and Mary Kay Fisher at the War Party 2010
Course Record
In 1994 David Reid 30:41. In 2017 Stephanie Place 29 from Bristol VA 36:51
Results
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Slayden Hosford 12 from Paris, TN.
RACE ON THE TRACE 5 MILES
Course History
First race was held in 1985. The course was designed by David Thomas, Jackson Road Runners. In 2004 the park was officially closed but opened anyway for races by volunteer rangers and staff. In 2013 the 1992 female course record of Shannon Reade (30:32) was finally broken by Kirsten Sass. In 2020, Kiera Woodman set a new course record, bettering Kirsten’s record by 43 seconds. Since 2017 Danny Crossett has been the race director.
Course Record
In 2006 Michael Eaton 18 25:18.
In 2020 Kiera Woodman 23 from Clarksville 29:21.
Results
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Charles Sharp 78 from Murfreesboro forgot his teeth.