Dirty South Trail Races

Dirty South Trail Races

Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026

Location: Knoxville, TN 37920

The Dirty South Trail Races is part of the 2026 Treadin’ Trodden Trails Series.

Events:

• Half Marathon: 13.1 miles. Starts at 9:00 AM EST. Course traverses varied terrain including single track and flowing trails. 4-hour time limit.
• 10K: 10 kilometers. Starts at 9:00 AM EST. Utilizes nature center and quarry trails.
• Kids Trail Mile: 1 mile. Starts at 8:30 AM EST. A separate race for children.

Registration Fees:

• Half Marathon: $50 - $70 (Price increases after June 29, 2026)
• 10K: $40 - $60 (Price increases after June 29, 2026)
• Kids Trail Mile: $7 (Registration ends December 6, 2026)

KTC member discounts are available. No refunds or bib transfers.

Location Details:

Starts/finishes at Mead's Quarry, near Ijams Nature Center on Island Home Avenue, Knoxville TN 37920. Coordinates: 35.952443N, -83.865344W.

Sustainability:

Encourages carpooling and use of Knoxville Area Transit Line 40.

Race Director:

Tim Hill at [email protected] or 865.548.4718.

Additional Information:

Results available on Knoxville Track Club website (www.ktc.org) and Runsignup.com. Safety policies regarding pace, equipment, and weather are in effect. T-shirts guaranteed for registrations before November 12.