Bad Beard Events Oli Kai

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2026

Oli Kai is a timed trail event at Reflection Riding Arboretum in Chattanooga offering 3, 6, and 9 hour options on a 2.1 mile loop with about 190 feet of elevation gain. The weekend includes camping, a campfire concert, and a follow up 5K or half marathon with Wild Trails.

Sat 5 Sep 2026

Lookout Mountain, Tennessee

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Oli Kai

Oli Kai is a timed trail event held at Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center in Chattanooga, TN. The course for all options is a 2.1-mile loop with around 190 feet of elevation gain. Participants choose how to use their allotted time on course; options are listed below.

3-hour timed run or walk
6-hour timed run or walk
9-hour timed run or walk

An aid station will be available on course, and participants may set up their own supplies in the start/finish area. Runners and walkers may proceed continuously or skip laps according to their plan. The event uses the arboretum's trail system across its 317-acre property.

In 2026 the event partners with Wild Trails. Camping is offered on the nights before the event, and the weekend will include a campfire concert, food, and additional activities. The following day Wild Trails will offer Oli Via, a separate 5K and a half marathon, with breakfast afterward. Registration is online only and there is no walk-up registration. No refunds are offered and race numbers may not be transferred. A portion of race proceeds will go to Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

9 Hour

9-Hour Relay

6 Hour

3 Hour