The Tennessee Mile
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The Tennessee Mile
The Tennessee Mile is a looped trail running event held on private land near Franklin, TN. The course is a 1.1 mile loop with about 340 feet of elevation gain. Runners will encounter two sustained climbs, runnable sections, and a downhill through a field back to the start/finish. The surface is an old logging road with a wide double track trail. Start times are staggered among divisions and participants track their own loops with no per-loop time limit.
Distances and divisions include:
- 40 Hour
- 24 Hour
- 12 Hour
- 8 Hour Night
- 6 Hour
- Youth 5K (children 16 and under)
- 3 Hour
Logistics note that runners may accept crew and aid anywhere on the course but must provide their own race setup and nutrition; water and electrolytes are supplied. Large pitched camping tents are not allowed in the start/finish area; camping is permitted in the large field and crews may use pop-up canopy style tents in the designated crew area. Training plans are available for purchase and the organizer offers camping gear and tent rentals. The event does not offer refunds or deferrals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
