Backass Jackal Trail Marathon

JUN

14

2026

This 14th edition trail marathon in Jackson, Tennessee, is the second race in a five-day series. Runners complete seven loops on a leafy trail that gets hotter throughout the day, running the same course as the previous day's event but in reverse.

Sun 14 Jun 2026

Jackson, Tennessee

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Event Details

The Backass Jackal Trail Marathon takes place on June 14, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee. This is the 14th edition of the event.

Course Information

The event is run on a trail described as having fair footing and being covered with foliage. The trail is noted to heat up as the day progresses. The course consists of a single 3.75-mile loop, which participants run seven times to complete the marathon distance. This event is run in the opposite direction of The Jackal Trail Marathon, which is held the day prior.

Event Series

The Backass Jackal Trail Marathon is the second event in a consecutive five-day series of marathons called the Grueling 5 Jackal Marathons in 5 Days. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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