A Race for the Ages 2026 — Manchester, TN

Date
September 3, 2026
Location
Manchester, TN
Venue
101-166 Wilson St
Start Time
12:00 PM
Entry Fee
$345.00 – $365.00
Events
A Race for the Age's
Includes
T-Shirt (usually cotton style, unisex)
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On the Thursday before Labor Day Weekend of 2026, ultramarathoners will once again descend on Fred Deadman Park in Manchester, Tennessee . Led by a contingent of wheezing geezers, over a hundred of America’s finest foot warriors will circle the famed Deadman Mile for days on end in September of 2026. All runners 41 and over will be allotted a number of hours equal to those hard-earned years of age in which to accumulate as many miles as possible. All the kids, 40 years, and below, will compete over the final 40 hours of the race. The winner will be the runner with the most miles accumulated by the finish. In contrast to most ultras, where the old guys must settle for a place at the rear, if they can make the time limit at all, the ARFTA is dominated by the super veterans of the sport. In 2025, 1 participant 90 +, 12 participants 80+, and 35 participants 70 years old and over competed in this event. Randy Ellis 73, and Steve Troxel 66, completed more than 200 miles! We had 63 participan

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When is A Race for the Ages 2026 — Manchester, TN?

A Race for the Ages 2026 — Manchester, TN takes place on September 3, 2026. The race is held in Manchester, Tennessee.

Where is A Race for the Ages 2026 — Manchester, TN held?

A Race for the Ages 2026 — Manchester, TN is held at 101-166 Wilson St in Manchester, Tennessee.

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