Third Circle of Hell

The last annual Third Circle of Hell

The last annual Third Circle of Hell is a 420 Miler held in Sneedville, TN. The route runs mainly on back roads with numerous turns and long stretches through remote areas of Tennessee where services are not available.

Route finding is required along the course, and entrants must carry adequate supplies for remote sections. The course includes 24 major climbs and traverses four principal geographical mountain features: the long Pressure Ridges of upper East Tennessee formed by the Smoky Mountain Orogeny, the Crab Orchard Mountains, the Cumberland Plateau and Sequatchie Valley combination, and the southern extension of Lookout Mountain.

This event is the third jewel in the triple crown of last annual Tennessee Journey Runs. Entry is restricted to runners who have completed both the Vol State and the Heart of the South Journey Runs; it is presented as an advanced event for experienced Journey Runners.

Lodging arrangements include the Hale Springs Inn in Rogersville, described as the oldest inn in Tennessee with over 200 years of history, with overflow housing at the Comfort Inn. The Hale Springs Inn has mostly single-bed rooms; the application includes a space to indicate if two entrants will share a bed so they may be paired when possible.

Registration closes Thu, Jul 30 at 11:59 PM ET. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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