At a glance
- Last held
- Jul 4, 2026
- Next edition
- 2027 date not announced. Usually held in July.
- Location
- Madisonville, Tennessee
- Distances
- 17.76 mi, 7.4 mi
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Jun 28, 2026.
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East Coast Adventures is a race organization based in Tennessee that produces a variety of running events including 5Ks, fun runs, ultra festivals, backyard ultras, and mountain ultras across East Tennessee. They also host the Dirt and Vert Podcast and field a competitive ECA Running Team.
Key dates
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Jul 4, 2026
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