Bad Beard Events River Gorge Trail Race

The Bad Beard River Gorge 6.5, 10.2, and 20 mile trail races are a Southeastern classic that runs the Mullens Cove and Pot Point loops in the Prentice-Cooper Wildlife Management Area just outside Chattanooga, Tennessee. The highly technical single-track loop trail boasts magnificent bluff views of the Tennessee River and cascading streams lined with rhododendrons and towering hemlock.

Elevation Gain:

2000ft for the 10 Miler, 1500ft for the 6.5 Miler, and 3000ft for the 20 Miler.

Packet Pickup:

Friday Night EARLY PACKET PICKUP WHEN: Friday, November 15th WHERE: Fast Break TIME: 4:30PM - 6:30PM

Race Day Packet Pickup:

WHEN: Saturday, November 16th WHERE: Start/Finish line at Mullens Cove parking lot TIME: 6:45AM - 8:15AM EASTERN

Start Times:

The 20 mile race will begin at 7:30AM EASTERN. The 10 mile race will begin at 8AM EASTERN. The 6.5 mile race will begin at 9AM EASTERN.

Directions to Start/Finish Line:

From downtown Chattanooga, take Hwy 27 North to Hwy 127 North (Signal Mountain). Go 1.9 miles, and turn left onto Suck Creek Road. Continue for 8.2 miles, turn left towards Prentice Cooper State Forest. Follow the signs 0.7 miles to the entrance area of Prentice Cooper. Stay on Tower Road approximately 2 more miles until you arrive at Mullens Cove parking lot and race start/finish. The drive to the start will take 30 minutes.

Awards Ceremony:

The Awards Ceremony will begin immediately after the race. There will be overall awards for Male and Female 1st-3rd place.