Important Times

Friday- 5/23 Packet pickup at the Woodland Center- 4pm - 7pm
Saturday- Packet pickup - 6am - 7am
Race start times
3hr, 6hr, 12hr, 24hr = 7:30am
6hr Ruck = check in at 9:30 - race start 10am
12hr night race = 7:30pm

Information About Race

The Johnston Woods Trail Festival is a 3, 6,12, and 24 hour trail race. We have a 6-hour Rucking option also. 2025 we are adding a 12-hour night option, hoping to get more runners out there at night with our 24-hour runners. We have had many races here before like a backyard ultra last runner standing 2 times, and a 12-hour race. This fundraiser raises money for kid's summer camp and community programming. Activities are at the Woodland Center and in the field behind. The Woodland Center is the first building on the left when you come through the gate. Parking at the Center and on the pipeline just before.

Race Directors

Jenna Lofton-- jenna@johnstonwoods.org 423-788-4451

David Kyle--davidkyle1971@gmail.com 423-503- 7936

Ruck

Rucking is described as hiking/walking with a weighted pack. The activity gets its name from "rucksacks" which is a military term for backpack. Requirements are as follows - Male- 30lb dry Female- 15lb dry Each finisher will receive a patch after their race is over.

Trail

4.35 miles of forested, rolling hills crisscrossing small creeks. The trail has roots and rocks but is runnable. Elevation gain is around 300'. The trail is well maintained and well marked. The course will consist of our blue loop, and the white loop with parking lot in between. Start/finish in the field behind the Woodland Center.

Prizes

All runners registered before the deadline are guaranteed a t-shirt. T-shirts made by another local sponsor Big Crow Creations. All finishers of each event will receive a slate coaster. First Overall, male and female in each race will receive gift cards from our local running store here in Cleveland, TN, Terra Running Company, and a custom slate award. second and third place will also receive custom slate awards. Thanks to our sponsor Mouse Creek Wood Design for these gorgeous awards. 100 mile finishers will get a buckle.
$25 gift cards to male and female overall in the 3hr, 6hr, & 6hr ruck
$50 - 12hr, (day and night races) and 24hr
$50 to anyone that breaks the 6, 12, and 24hr course records
Current records
6hr = 39.15mls
12hr = 56.55mls
24hr = 100.05

Event's current local time: 1:27 PM ET