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The Backass Jackal Trail Marathon
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The Backass Jackal Trail Marathon

Jackson, Tennessee
Entry
$85
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At a glance

Last held
Jun 14, 2026
Next edition
2027 date not announced. Usually held in June.
Location
Jackson, Tennessee
Distances
Marathon

Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Jun 14, 2026.

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About this race

This is the 14th year for the Backass Jackal Trail Marathon, part of a five marathon series in consecutive days. The trail loop is 3.75 miles and the race consists of running this loop 7 times.

Key dates

Early Registration ends

Mar 29, 2026

Registration closes

Jun 13, 2026

Race day

Jun 14, 2026

Pricing

Current price

$85

After Mar 30

Price progression

After Mar 30
$85Mar 30, 2026
Early Registration
$75

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