Kettlefoot
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Kettlefoot : Mountain City, TN
Kettlefoot is a trail running event held at Doe Mountain Recreation Area near Mountain City, Tennessee. The event offers multiple trail distances and a chance to climb the 60 foot Kettlefoot Fire Tower for 360 degree views across Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina. The event is USATF sanctioned.
Registration is handled online through UltraSignup with no paper registration. Entry fees cover facility use, aid stations, a finisher award, and post-race food. T-shirts are available as an optional add-on. Registration closes June 3, 2027. No refunds are offered; transfers to another runner for the same year are allowed until May 22, 2027. A pregnancy and postpartum deferral is permitted for up to two years under Trail Sisters Approved standards; no other deferrals are allowed.
Course information reflects that a new Kettlefoot Trail is under construction and courses will change from previous years. Old course statistics are provided as reference and indicate significant climbing; organizers advise planning for the higher elevation estimates.
Distances
- 50K : historically about 31 miles, roughly 5,500 feet elevation gain
- 25K : historically about 15 miles, roughly 2,750 feet elevation gain
- 13K : historically about 8.8 miles, roughly 1,600 feet elevation gain
Volunteer roles include a hat and post-race food. Vehicle camping on DMRA property may be possible; organizers can provide details. Short-term rentals are available in Johnson County and nearby towns. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
