Natchez Trace Trail Run
Nov 7Franklin, TN50 mi, Marathon +2
Also a marathon, 46 mi from Strolling Jim 40 Miler
At a glance
- Last held
- May 2, 2026
- Next edition
- 2027 date not announced. Usually held in May.
- Location
- Wartrace, Tennessee
- Distances
- 40 mi, Marathon
- Aid stations
- 7
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Build my planAbout this race
A historic road ultra held since 1979 on the first Saturday in May in the scenic hills of Bedford County, Tennessee, featuring a figure 8 loop through quiet streets of Wartrace and Bell Buckle.
Key dates
Registration closes
May 2, 2026
Race day
May 2, 2026
Pricing
40 Miler
Registration
$150
Marathon
Registration
$120
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Aid stations
7| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mile 7.5 | 7.50 miles | -- | Gatoradewaterlite snackstrail mix bars+3 | ||
Mile 13.1 Dual purpose station - drop bags available | 13.10 miles | -- | Gatoradewaterlite snackstrail mix bars+3 | ||
Mile 18 | 18.00 miles | -- | Gatoradewaterlite snackstrail mix bars+3 | ||
Mile 23.5 | 23.50 miles | -- | Gatoradewaterlite snackstrail mix bars+3 | ||
Mile 29 | 29.00 miles | -- | Gatoradewaterlite snackstrail mix bars+3 | ||
Mile 35 Dual purpose station - drop bags available | 35.00 miles | -- | Gatoradewaterlite snackstrail mix bars+3 | ||
Mile 39 | 39.00 miles | -- | Gatoradewaterlite snackstrail mix bars+3 |
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