Running
Stump Jump 50k
50 km
River Gorge
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Trail in United States, Chattanooga
Distances
Trail
River Gorge 20 mile
32.2 km
Start: Nov 23, 07:30 PM
Running
River Gorge 10.2 mile
16.4 km
Trail
River Gorge 10 mile
16.1 km
Start: Nov 22, 08:00 PM
Trail
River Gorge 6.5 mile
10.5 km
Start: Nov 22, 08:30 PM
About
In 2001, a local runner established the region's first competitive trail races with the River Gorge 10.2 mile and Stump Jump 50k. Since then, Bad Beard Events has offered well-managed races that benefit the community and natural surroundings.
Catering & aid stations
Water and light snacks provided at aid stations along the course; check specific offerings at registration.
Pacers
Pacers will be available for the 10 mile and 20 mile races at target times announced on race day; look for pacer flagging at the start corrals and key splits.
Typical weather in Chattanooga
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan49°33°
↑ 07:50
↓ 17:52
Feb54°36°
↑ 07:29
↓ 18:24
Mar62°43°
↑ 07:52
↓ 19:50
Apr70°50°
↑ 07:09
↓ 20:14
May78°59°
↑ 06:38
↓ 20:39
Jun85°67°
↑ 06:28
↓ 20:58
Jul87°71°
↑ 06:39
↓ 20:56
Aug87°70°
↑ 07:02
↓ 20:31
Sep82°65°
↑ 07:25
↓ 19:49
Oct72°54°
↑ 07:48
↓ 19:07
Nov61°43°
↑ 07:17
↓ 17:37
Dec52°37°
↑ 07:43
↓ 17:32
Route maps
What's included in entry
- Race number
- Race bib
- Finisher medal
- Timed chip
- Event T-shirt
- Packet pickup (Friday night and race day AM)
FAQ
What are the cutoff times?
6.5 mile: 2 hours 30 minutes; 10 mile: 3 hours 30 minutes.
Where can I pick up my packet?
Packet pickup is Friday, November 20, 4:30–6:30 PM and Saturday, November 21, 6:45–8:15 AM at the start/finish area at Mullens Cove parking lot.
Is there registration on race day?
No. Online registration only; no walk-up registration on race day.
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:17:31 AM
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