Black Toe Run

Event overview

The Black Toe Run is a timed trail event held at Hardin Farm, 10010 Statesville Road, Watertown, TN 37184. The event offers 12-hour and 24-hour formats for solo runners and team relays. The course is a roughly 5-mile trail loop with about 1,000 ft of vertical gain. Teams may be composed of two or four members; individuals may run solo. The goal is to complete as many loops as possible within the allotted time. A custom beer stein is awarded to any runner who reaches 50 miles in 12 hours. The organizers note a special prize or recognition for the first person to reach 100 miles in 24 hours.

Logistics and rules

The event provides a single barn aid station with water, electrolytes, and common aid supplies; community-contributed food is also common and a local brewery provides beer on site. Basic facilities include porta-johns, electrical outlets when available, and a bonfire after dark. Registration closes Fri, Jan 30.

Rules include one team runner on course at a time, mandatory recording of lap returns on the event board, and a requirement that each team member complete at least one lap every 12 hours unless injured. Runners are responsible for their own cold-weather gear, shelter, and sleep arrangements. Late finishes incur distance penalties per the event rules. Littering may lead to disqualification. Event staff may cancel for extreme weather or remove participants for safety. A rucking division is offered with dry-weight requirements of 20 lb for participants over 150 lb and 10 lb for those under 150 lb; weights must be verifiable and may be checked. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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