Black Toe Run
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Black Toe Run
The Black Toe Run is an endurance event on January 30, 2027 at Hardin Farm in Watertown, Tennessee, organized by HardWin Adventures. The event is held on a rugged trail loop of about 5 miles with roughly 1,000 feet of elevation gain per lap. Participants aim to complete as many laps as possible within their chosen time frame.
Event formats include solo and relay options across timed formats of 12 hours, 24 hours, and 48 hours. Relay teams may consist of two or four runners. The 48 hour format is presented as a more solitary option with minimal aid during the first 24 hours.
Key race rules require one runner per team on course at a time, and each runner must record lap returns on the event board. Teams must have each member complete at least one lap every 12 hours unless injured. Crew support is allowed from a designated area at The Big Barn but crew members are not permitted on the course; specific solo allowances apply after the 12 hour mark for certain formats. Littering results in disqualification.
Safety and winter preparedness are emphasized: runners are responsible for their own warmth, shelter, and survival gear, and race officials may evaluate and remove participants for safety reasons. Final results can be determined based on last completed laps if weather forces cancellation.
A rucking division is offered with weight requirements based on body weight, mandatory weigh-ins, and limits on removable weight. Awards include gendered placings for some formats, a beer stein for 50 miles in 12 hours, and a special prize or statue should someone complete 100 miles in 24 hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
