Trail of Fears
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Trail of Fears
Trail of Fears is a trail running event in Jackson, TN held on December 19, 2026. The course uses a repeated 4.3 mile trail loop at the Pleasant Plains Extended area. The overall distance is variable because runners repeat the loop until only one competitor remains.
The race follows a Last Runner Standing format. Runners must complete each loop within one hour; failing to finish a loop within that time results in elimination. When the next loop begins, runners must be present and answer the bell to continue; those who do not are eliminated. The event continues hour by hour until a single runner remains. The schedule is staggered by loop rather than by fixed race distance, so individual totals depend on how many laps a runner completes.
The event description notes that the race begins in early light and may finish under the moon, and that wildlife such as coyotes can be present near the course. An entry fee is listed as USD 107.68. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
