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Bell Ringer Trail Run

Saturday, December 12, 2026Montgomery Bell State Park, TennesseePreston Williams (Race Director), Montgomery Bell State Park / Tennessee State Parks

15K entry: $105
Aid stations: 4
Days to register: 49

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At a glance

Date: Dec 12, 2026
Location: Montgomery Bell State Park, Tennessee
Distances: 50K, 25K, 15K
Aid stations: 4
Registration: Open until Dec 10, 2026, via ultrasignup.com

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About this race

The Bell Ringer Trail Run is an annual trail race held at Montgomery Bell State Park in Burns, TN, featuring 50K, 25K, and 15K distances on one of the best trail networks in the Nashville area. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Montgomery Bell State Park, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Key dates

Early Bird ends

May 31, 2026

Registration closes

Dec 10, 2026

49d

Race day

Dec 12, 2026

51d

Pricing

50K

Standard (after May 31)

$125

25K

Standard (after May 31)

$115

15K

Standard (after May 31)

$105

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Aid stations

Station	Distance	Cutoff	Supplies
Aid Station 1 – Church Birth Place Shrine Located at the Church Birth Place Shrine at mile 7. 2-hour cutoff from 7:00 AM start (9:00 AM). Manned by volunteers with portable restrooms.	7.00 miles	9:00 AM	waterwhole fruitspretzelscandies+3
Aid Station 3 Drop bag station visited at miles 8.8, 15.1/15.3, and 29.8. Runners may keep items at the station or send them back to the conference center. Manned by volunteers with portable restrooms.	8.80 miles	--	waterwhole fruitspretzelscandies+3
Aid Station: Church Birth Place Shrine (mile 21) Located at the Church Birth Place Shrine at mile 21. 6-hour cutoff from 7:00 AM start (1:00 PM). Manned by volunteers with portable restrooms.	21.00 miles	1:00 PM	waterwhole fruitspretzelscandies+3
Aid Station: Golf Course Maintenance Road Located at the Golf Course Maintenance Road at mile 27.25. 8-hour cutoff from 7:00 AM start (3:00 PM). Manned by volunteers with portable restrooms.	27.25 miles	3:00 PM	waterwhole fruitspretzelscandies+3

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