River to Clouds Trail Run
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Event overview
The River to Clouds Trail Run is a trail running event based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with staging at First Horizon Pavilion on Reggie White Boulevard and a finish at Ross's Landing. Organizers have announced the River to Clouds Trail Runs have been postponed to 2027. The event pairs trail races with a Whiskey Festival that coincides with runners crossing the finish line; the festival features tastings from more than 20 distilleries and live music including a DJ. Prize money exceeds $10,000 for the 100- and 50-mile divisions.
Races and rules
Distances offered include:
- 100 mile trail run
- 50 mile trail run
- 27 mile Barely Ultra
- 50 mile relay (teams formed by a captain plus three team members)
There are time cut-offs: the 100 mile requires an average pace of at least 18 minutes per mile due to a National Park Service daylight permit; the 50 mile has an 11-hour limit; the 27 mile has an 8-hour limit. Registration options listed on the event page included separate entries for relay captains and relay members. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
