Kettlefoot 50k
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Kettlefoot at Doe Mountain Recreation Area
Kettlefoot is a trail running event on June 5, 2027, held at Doe Mountain Recreation Area near Mountain City, Tennessee. The event is USATF sanctioned and features multiple trail distances on terrain with substantial climbing and panoramic viewpoints, including the 60 foot Kettlefoot Fire Tower with 360° views across Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina.
Distances offered:
- 50K ~31 miles, ~5,500 feet elevation gain, 10.5 hour cutoff, two loops
- 25K ~15 miles, ~2,750 feet elevation gain, 7.5 hour cutoff
- 13K ~8.8 miles, ~1,600 feet elevation gain, 4 hour cutoff
Registration is handled through UltraSignup with no paper registration. Entry fees in the listed range cover use of the facility, aid stations, a finisher award, and post-race food. T-shirts are available as an add-on. The publicized entry fee range is USD 48.50 to 71.56. Registration closes on June 3, 2027.
The event policy states no refunds. Transfers are allowed to another runner for the same year until May 22, 2027. Pregnancy and postpartum deferrals are permitted for up to two years under Trail Sisters Approved standards.
Packet pickup is available the day before on the DMRA front porch and on race day. Volunteers receive a t-shirt and post-race food. Doe Mountain Recreation Area is near short-term rentals and several campgrounds and is roughly 20 minutes from Damascus VA, 30 minutes from Boone NC, and 60 minutes from Johnson City and Bristol TN. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
