Bad Beard
Events
and the Southeast
- River Gorge course: 1.4 mile climb of 262 feet from mile 16 to mile 18.
- River Gorge course: 0.9 mile climb of 405 feet from mile 11 to mile 12.
- River Gorge course: 0.7 mile climb of 203 feet from mile 5.1 to mile 5.8.
Thank you!
Every finisher, every split. Results are up.
River Gorge
Next on the calendar · 13 days to go
Bluff views, single track, and the Tennessee River.
- Date
- Sat, November 21, 2026
- Distance
- 6.5 / 10.2 / 20 mi
- Location
- Prentice-Cooper WMA, TN
- Format
- 6.5 mi · 10.2 mi · 20 mi
The series
StumpJump
On the calendarMarch 6, 2027
Signal Mountain single-track with jaw-dropping Tennessee River Gorge views.
River Gorge
On the calendarNovember 21, 2026
Bluff views, single track, and the Tennessee River.
Rabid Raccoon
On the calendarJanuary 9, 2027
Mid-winter mountain miles on Raccoon Mountain.
Stillhouse 100K
On the calendarApril 17, 2027
The big one.
Oli Kai
Just ran
Run the loop. Stack the laps.
The Cannonball Run
Just ran
The friendliest little Last Man Standing suffer-fest you'll ever sign up for.
Holiday Hustle
On the calendarDecember 13, 2026
5K'ish & 10K'ish. Show up. Run.
Tails, Trails, & Ales
Just ran
Bring the dog. Stay for the beer.
The Naturalist
Just ran
Climb the Bartram. Earn Wayah Bald.
Other Events
Next date TBA
One-off races and special runs from the Bad Beard archive.
Hey there!
Bad Beard Events has been part of Chattanooga’s trail running community for many years.
Our first races took place in 2001, when a local runner started two of the area’s earliest trail events: River Gorge and the StumpJump 50K. The sport has grown a lot since then, but our reason for hosting these races is still the same.
We love the trails and this community, and we hope everyone gets a chance to experience the places that make Chattanooga and the Southeast so special.
Our events include everything from short runs to ultramarathons. Some people come to compete, some are running their first trail race, and others return year after year. Our goal is for everyone to feel welcome.
We’re grateful for the local businesses, volunteers, and runners who support these events. Their help lets us put on great races and give back to the groups that protect the land and care for the trails we use.
In the end, Bad Beard is all about good races, good people, great trails, and taking care of the places that make it all possible.
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