At a glance
- Date
- Jul 17, 2027
- Location
- Tellico Plains, Tennessee
- Distances
- 130K, 70K
- Elevation gain
- 19,000 ft
- Registration
- See ultrasignup.com
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
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Key dates
Race day
Jul 17, 2027
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