The Tennessee Mile

Volunteer Register December 4 - 6, 2026

The Tennessee Mile

9600 Big East Fork rd Franklin , TN

Divisions: 40 Hour, 24hrs, 12hrs, 8 Hour Night, 6 Hour, Youth 5K, 3 hrs

Start times:

• 40 hour: Friday at 4 pm
• 24 hrs: 8 am Saturday
• 12 hrs: 8 am Saturday
• 3 hrs: 10 am Saturday
• 6 hrs: 12pm Saturday
• 8 Hour Night: MIDNIGHT start on SATURDAY NIGHT
• Youth 5K: 8:30am (Children 16 and under only)

Race Logistics: This is a looped race on a 1.1 mile course with 340 feet of elevation gain. Runners are responsible for tracking their loops. There is not a time limit on your loop.

Training Plans & Gear Rental: Available for purchase. Camping gear and tent rentals are offered.

Aid & Crew: Runners can accept crew and aid anywhere on the course. Runners are required to bring their own setup for aid and nutrition. Water and electrolytes will be provided. Camping is allowed in the big field, but not in the start/finish area. Crews can provide their own pop-up canopy-style tent.

Pacing & Company: Company is allowed for most divisions (walking with loved ones), but pacing rules vary by division. Strict disqualification for misuse.

• 40 Hour: Company & Pacing Anytime!
• 24 Hour: Company Anytime - Pacing after 10 pm.
• 12 Hour: No Pacing, but company allowed.
• 6 Hour: No Pacing, but company allowed.
• 3 Hour: No Pacers
• 8 Hour: You are the company and pacers.

House Rules: Absolutely no pets. Runners are not permitted in the house or on the porch. Hunting stands are off-limits.

The Toughest Little Mile in Tennessee: Features two monster climbs with fast, runnable sections and a downhill section. The course is a wide double track trail.

Refund Policy: No refunds or deferrals. Entry fees are donated to covering event costs and supporting the Jones family to improve and maintain the property.