About
Event Overview
Here's your chance to run a beautiful, challenging 5 KM Trail run and 10KM Road/Trail run in Wartburg TN, within a stone's throw of Frozen Head State Park, home of the infamous Barkley Marathons. WALKERS WELCOME! No one left behind.
Run a terrific course, hang around town for fun and food at the Tennessee Mountain Laurel Festival, and maybe make the short drive over to visit Frozen Head State Park, or historic Brushy Mountain Prison!
All proceeds go to the Morgan Co Tourism Alliance to be used to promote tourism and activities in Morgan Co. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Rocky Top Veterans Foundation.
Course Description & Map
5K - The 5K will begin at the Morgan County Visitors Center and immediately begin its traverse into the newly added portion of the Cumberland Trail. This course challenges the runner with steep, wooded terrain and changing elevations. The course will be well marked, leading the runner to the finish line, at the Morgan County Visitor Center.
10k - The 10K will begin at the Morgan County Visitors Center and lead the runner through the well-marked, scenic countryside and rolling hills of Morgan County roadway before making its way back to the Visitor's Center where the runner will immediately begin their traverse into the newly added portion of the Cumberland Trail. This course challenges the runner with steep, wooded terrain and changing elevations. The course will be well marked, leading the runner to the finish line, at the Morgan County Visitor Center.
Schedule
7 - 7:45am Day of Race late registration, and packet pick up.
8:00 am - Start of the 10 KM Race
8:30 am - Start the 5 KM Race
10:00 am - Awards and giveaways at Wartburg Courthouse. MUST BE PRESENT FOR GIVEAWAYS!
Registration & Pricing
5K Trail Run: $27.75 incl. $2.75 Fee
10K Road/Trail Run: $38.35 incl. $3.35 Fee
Sleeping But Supporting: $27.75 incl. $2.75 Fee
Packet Pickup Details
May 16th 2-5pm at Morgan County Visitor's Center in Wartburg
May 17th 7 - 7:45am Day of Race late registration
What to Bring
Please bring a water bottle to reduce waste. Water will be available.
Race Day Info
Weather: This race is in mid-May, but we all know how unpredictable East TN weather can be! Dress sensibly. Race personnel reserve the right to delay, cancel, or suspend the race or modify the course due to inclement weather. As stated on the registration and race pages, there are no refunds or transfers. Participants must abandon the race if ordered to do so by the race personnel, medical staff, fire/paramedics, or police personnel.
Awards & Categories
Awards will be announced for the top 5 overall for the 5k and the top 5 overall for the 10k. Results will be posted to this site immediately after the race.
Parking & Transportation
Parking will be available at Central High School with a short walk to Morgan County Visitor Center.
Contact Information
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Cancellation Policy
As stated on the registration and race pages, there are no refunds or transfers.
