Bad Beard Events Stump Jump 50k & 10 Miler

Bad Beard Events Stump Jump 50k & 10 Miler

The premier 50K and 10 mile trail races in the Southeast. This race is in its 23rd running and has stood the test of time with locals and runners from across the world. This is a perfect course for someone doing their first or 500th ultra.

3 things we guarantee:

• Scenery
• Well-aided/marked course
• Fun with a great local trail running community

Aid Stations will be stocked with either Powerade or Gatorade, Chips, Pretzels, Fruit Snacks, Mustard Packets, Oreo's, Gels, Cokes/Ginger Ale, etc.

Packet Pickup
Friday, March 6th, 2026 4:30 pm-7:00 pm: Packet pickup at TBD.
Saturday, March 7th, 2026 6:30 am-7:15 am: StumpJump Packet pickup at start/finish line (Signal Mountain Middle High School Soccer Pavilion)
Saturday, March 7th, 2026 7:45 am-8:15 am: StumpJump Packet pickup at start/finish line (Signal Mountain Middle High School Soccer Pavilion)

RACE DAY
50k starts at 7:30 am EST Saturday, March 7th, 2026
10 Miler starts at 8:30 am EST Saturday, March 7th, 2026

All races start and finish at the Signal Mountain Soccer Fields behind Signal Mountain High School on Sam Powell Rd. We will have La Sportiva and Rossignol onsite to demo shoes. NO CREWS. NO DROP BAGS

EXTRAS: All runners will receive shirts, a post-race meal, and free beer from Dynamo Brewing.

Cutoff Times
The 2026 Stump Jump 50k will have a 10 HOUR cut-off.
The 10 Miler has a 4 HOUR cut-off.

Refunds / Transfers / Deferments
PLEASE UNDERSTAND THIS: There are NO refunds, transfers or deferments.

Proceeds
A portion of the race proceeds will benefit Signal Mountain Athletics and Chattanooga Cave and Cliff Rescue

Camping/Where to Stay
Camping will be available at the S/F. Tent set up is on the soccer fields. There are no RV hookups but RV's are allowed. No showers but access to many bathrooms at the pavilion. Cost is $10 per night and will go to Signal Mountain School.