Third Circle of Hell
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Event overview
The last annual Third Circle of Hell is a long-distance running event in Sneedville, TN. The event is listed as a 420 Miler. It is described as an advanced Journey Run and requires prior completion of both the Vol State and Heart of the South Journey Runs.
Course and logistics
The course runs mainly on back roads with numerous turns and long stretches through remote areas of Tennessee where services are not available. Entrants must be prepared to carry adequate supplies. The route includes 24 major climbs and passes through four named geographical features: the Pressure Ridges of upper East Tennessee, the Crab Orchard Mountains, the Cumberland Plateau and Sequatchie Valley combination, and the southern extension of Lookout Mountain.
Lodging arrangements include rooms at the Hale Springs Inn in Rogersville, noted as over 200 years old, with overflow at a Comfort Inn. Most rooms at the Hale Springs Inn have a single bed (king or queen). The application includes a space to indicate if two entrants will share a bed; pairing requires both entrants to indicate each other. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.