Backass Jackal Trail Marathon
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Backass Jackal Trail Marathon
The Backass Jackal Trail Marathon is part of the Jackal Trail Marathons held June 13-17, 2026 in and around Jackson, Tennessee. The Backass race is scheduled for June 14, 2026 and is presented as one day in a multi day marathon series.
The course is entirely on wooded trail; the event listing notes the Backass race is 100% wooded. All courses in the series are run as repeated loops, with individual loop lengths reported between 2.65 and 5.25 miles. The series includes other events on successive days, including paved marathon and half marathon options and a trail marathon that offers a 10.6 mile option.
The event format uses loops, which concentrates aid and support locations and lets runners repeat the same segments multiple times. The listing indicates the series takes place in the Jackson, Tennessee area and spans several consecutive days, with discounts available for members of the organizing club and for runners who enter multiple days. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
