Savage Gulf Marathon
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Savage Gulf Marathon
The Savage Gulf Marathon is a trail event at Savage Gulf Park near Coalmont, TN. The event is coordinated by HardWin Adventures and the Tennessee Park Rangers Association. Proceeds support training scholarships for State Park Rangers.
Distances offered:
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- 25K (about 15 miles)
- Ruck 25K (ruck division with required pack weight)
The course includes steep descents and climbs into and out of the Savage Gulf, rocky and technical terrain, several stream crossings, bluff-edge running, waterfalls, large stone formations, historic sites, wildflowers, and old growth forest. The race layout and the start location are provided to registered runners one week before the event. Packet pickup is held the morning of the event at the start location.
The marathon field is limited to the first 200 registrations. Marathon entrants must have previously completed a marathon or longer; the 25K is open to all. All participants receive a participation award and the top three male and female finishers receive additional rewards.
Rucking division rules require a dry pack weight of 20 lb for participants over 150 lb and 10 lb for participants under 150 lb. Weight must be verifiable and remain in place for the duration; random checks may occur. A five hour cutoff applies at mile 18 for runner safety. All participants must follow event health and social distancing protocols. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
