The Cherokee Ultra

The Cherokee Ultra

  • Correr
  • 137 km
  • 74 km
  • 39 km
9180 TN-68, Tellico Plains, TN 37385

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The Cherokee Ultra

The Cherokee Ultra is more than a race—it is a rite of passage. Steep climbs, wild rivers, historic paths. Every mile demands respect. Every finisher earns a place in the story. Waucheesi ain’t easy.

Distances and Cutoffs

  • 130K — The Crown Jewel
    • 85 miles
    • 19,000+ ft gain
    • 26-hour strict cutoff
    • Field cap: limited
    • Eligibility: Must have finished a 50K+ in past 18 months
    • Early Start Option: 5:00 AM (not podium-eligible)
  • 70K — The Mountain Test
    • 46 miles
    • 10,000+ ft gain
    • 16-hour soft cutoff
  • Waucheesi Vert Challenge — NEW for 2026
    • 24 miles
    • 5,000 ft climb / 5,000 ft descent
    • Summit of Waucheesi

Course Highlights

  • Start/Finish: Tellico Plains High School
  • Warrior’s Passage
  • Waucheesi Tower
  • Buck Bald
  • Benton MacKaye Trail
  • John Muir Trail
  • Hiwassee River & Reliance
  • Historic Unicoi Turnpike (Trail of Tears route)

Awards & Legacy

  • Top 3 Male & Female in each distance
  • Finisher Buckle & Swag (guaranteed if registered before June 1)
  • The Cherokee Double Buckle: Finish the 130K twice (any years)

Mandatory Gear

All runners must carry:

  • Water filter (straw, flask, or bottle)
  • GPX file on watch/phone (+ paper map recommended)
  • Antihistamine (for stings)
  • Headlamp (entire race)
  • Whistle

Registration

Registration opens September 1st.

Policies

  • No refunds or deferrals.

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130k Registration225,00 US$
70k Registration170,00 US$
Waucheesi Challenge Registration100,00 US$
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