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: In an effort to keep entry fees as low as posssible, t-shirts are an add-on option.
Refunds, Transfers, & Deferrals
-Refunds: 50% refund until March 30, 2026. No exceptions beyond this date.
-Transfers: You may transfer your registration to another runner (to be used in the same year) until March 30, 2026. No exceptions beyond this date.
-Pregnancy/Postpartum deferral: You may defer your entry for a maximum of 2 years. No other deferrals allowed.
Course
50K
~31 miles
~5,700 feet elevation gain
10.5 hour cutoff
The 50K consists of 2 loops. Runners will run the 25K loop twice.
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)
The Kiddlefoot is back this year! Open to ages 5-12, this fun and challenging trail run gives young runners the chance to experience the trails at Doe Mountain and be part of race day. Whether they’re future trail runners or just looking for a new adventure, the Kiddlefoot is all about having fun on the trails. This is a free event. Signup will be on race day.
Details:
-Ages: 5-12
-Supervision: a responsible adult may accompany the child if preferred.
-Course: A relatively flat one-mile route
-No placement awards or other swag provided.
Schedule
Friday, May 29, 2026
4:30 - 7:30 PM: Early packet pickup on the DMRA front porch
Saturday, May 30, 2026
5:30 - 7:00 AM: Runner check-in and packet pickup. 13K runners may also check in after the 50K & 25K start.
7:30 AM: 50K & 25K start
9:00 AM: 13K start
9:05 AM: Kids Mile start
1:00 PM: All 13K runners must be finished
3:00 PM: All 25K runners must be finished
6:00 PM: All 50K runners must be finished (see Course Info for intermediate cutoff times)
Volunteers
Volunteers will receive a t-shirt and post-race food in addition to our unending gratitude.
Lodging
Doe Mountain Recreation Area is located near Mountain City, Tennessee. There are numerous short-term rental options within Johnson County (VRBO, AirBNB, etc.).
DMRA is approximately 20 minutes from Damascus, Virginia, 30 minutes from Boone, North Carolina, and 60 minutes from Johnson City and Bristol, Tennessee.
Please contact the race director if you are interested in camping on DMRA property.
There are also several commercial campgrounds in the shadow of Doe Mountain. They include:
Doe Valley Campground
R&D Campground
Event's current local time: 4:48 PM ET
