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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stump Jump 50K | 50K | Mar 6, 20277:30 AM | See registration | – |
| Stump Jump 10 Miler | Other | Mar 6, 20278:30 AM | See registration | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:06 AM, and the Stump Jump 50K starts at 7:30 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Signal Mountain Soccer Fields behind Signal Mountain High School, 2650 Sam Powell Dr, Signal Mountain, TN 37377
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around March 6 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What runners should know about Stump Jump 50K, in brief, from the official race website.
Schedule and packet pickup
Early pickup is Friday, March 5, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Hello Monty, 306 W Main. On race morning, 50K runners pick up from 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. and 10 milers from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m. at the soccer pavilion at the start and finish.
Course
The 50K covers about 31 miles on sandstone trail with six aid stations, including Edwards Point, Mushroom Rock, Indian Rock House, Snoopers Rock and Mullens Cove. The site lists about 7,100 ft of gain on its course summary.
Parking and travel
The start is about a 20 minute drive from downtown Chattanooga. Tent camping on the soccer fields costs $10 a night on Friday or Saturday, with RVs allowed but no hookups or showers. Email the organizer to reserve.
Shirt and medal
Every runner gets a shirt, a meal after the race and beer from Dynamo Brewing. Shoe brands bring demo pairs to the start area.
Rules and FAQ
The 50K has a 10 hour limit (5:30 p.m. finish), with interim cutoffs at Indian Rock House (4 hours) and Mullens Cove (7 hours). The race is cupless, so bring a cup and a pack or bottle. Poles are allowed; crews and drop bags are not.
The cause
Part of the proceeds go to Signal Mountain Athletics and Chattanooga Cave and Cliff Rescue. Camping fees go to Signal Mountain School.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (badbeardevents.com/featured-races/stump-jump, badbeardevents.com/races/stump-jump-2027), checked Sep 27, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
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A long running trail race on Signal Mountain and Walden Ridge above the Tennessee River Gorge, now in its 25th running under Bad Beard Events. About 90% of the route is single track, with a 50K and a 10 miler starting and finishing at the Signal Mountain soccer fields.