Kettlefoot

Volunteer Register

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Kettlefoot

1203 Harbin Hill Rd. Mountain City , TN

50K, 25K, 13K

Tower above the Trail! Join us for a run through the beautiful Doe Mountain Recreation Area, located just minutes from Mountain City, Tennessee. With a variety of terrains and stunning views, it’s an event you won’t want to miss. All participants will have the chance to climb the 60-foot Kettlefoot Fire Tower and enjoy 360° panoramic views spanning Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina. Whether you're an experienced trail runner or a beginner, the Kettlefoot offers an unforgettable challenge. This is a USATF sanctioned event.

Registration

Registration is on Ultrasignup. There will be no paper registration. Your registration fee covers the use of the facility, aid stations, a finisher award, and post-race food. T-shirts are an add-on option.

• Refunds: 50% refund until March 30, 2026.
• Transfers: You may transfer your registration to another runner until March 30, 2026.
• Pregnancy/Postpartum deferral: You may defer your entry for a maximum of 2 years.

Course

• 50K ~31 miles ~5,700 feet elevation gain, 10.5 hour cutoff. Consists of 2 loops of the 25K course.
• 25K ~15.5 miles ~2,850 feet elevation gain, 7.5 hour cutoff.
• 13K ~8.5 miles ~2,000 feet elevation gain, 4 hour cutoff.
• Kiddlefoot Mile (ages 5-12): A free, fun, and challenging one-mile trail run for young runners. Signup on race day.

Schedule

• Friday, May 29, 2026
  4:30 - 7:30 PM: Early packet pickup
• Saturday, May 30, 2026
  5:30 - 7:00 AM: Runner check-in and packet pickup.
  7:30 AM: 50K & 25K start
  9:00 AM: 13K start
  9:05 AM: Kids Mile start