Snaketail 50
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Event overview
Snaketail 50 is a trail running event in Summertown, Tennessee, hosted by Swan Conservation Trust and BMFJ. The event offers multiple distances:
- 50 Miler
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 6 Miler
- Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
The venue is The Farm Community Center at 100 Farm Rd, Summertown, TN 38484. All race entries are non-refundable and cannot be rolled over. The event is a fundraiser; proceeds support land protection, trail maintenance, and habitat preservation for the Big Swan Headwaters Preserve.
Course, logistics and policies
Longer distances use a 13.1-mile loop; the shorter event uses a 6-mile loop with one aid station and a water drop. Each loop has about 1,400 to 1,500 feet of elevation gain and about 10 creek crossings. The 50-mile event has a 14-hour cutoff and permits a pacer after mile 26 (Loop 3); the marathon has a 9-hour cutoff. Trail distances may vary and loops can run slightly long. Aid stations are described as fully stocked and all finishers receive a finisher medal; a race shirt is guaranteed for registrations completed by March 31. Camping is available near the start/finish area and car camping is permitted. Dogs and other pets are prohibited at the event. Packet pickup is at The Farm Community Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
