Caney Fork Ultra
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Caney Fork Ultra : Sparta, Tennessee
The Caney Fork Ultra presents trail races through the Caney Fork and Scotts Gulf region near Sparta, TN, organized by HardWin Adventures and centered at Camp Latimer / Latimer Reservation. The courses move through terrain marked by sandstone and limestone bluffs, overlooks into deep river gorges, sinkholes, caves, springs, and waterfalls that interact with underground cave systems.
The event offers multiple distances:
- 50 MILE
- 25K Run
- 25K Ruck
The 50 Miler replaces the previous 50K and follows technical singletrack with sustained climbs and descents and long, remote sections that require endurance and route awareness. The 25K shares the same rugged landscape and elevation changes in a shorter format. Both distances start and finish at Camp Latimer, which functions as the event hub for runners, crews, volunteers, and spectators.
Camp Latimer sits on roughly 1,550 acres and provides on-site lodging options including tent platforms with cots and climate-controlled cabins, plus restrooms, showers, and shared gathering spaces. Lodging options are available as add-ons during registration.
A rucking division is offered with weight requirements by body mass: 20 lb for participants over 150 lb and 10 lb for those under 150 lb; weights must be clearly stamped and may be checked on course. Refunds are permitted only when requested more than one month before the event. Final course details, aid station locations, and crew access notes will be provided to entrants before race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
