Hotels Near Dirty South Trail Races 2026 — Knoxville, TN Dec 2026

Date

December 6, 2026

Location

Knoxville, TN

Venue

Meade's Quarry, Island Home Blvd

Start Time

8:30 AM

Entry Fee

$7.00 – $70.00

Events

Half Marathon, 10K, Kids Trail Mile

Includes

Long Sleeve Tech Shirt

DIRTY SOUTH TRAIL HALF MARATHON, TRAIL 10K, and KIDS TRAIL MILE TIME & PLACE: Half Marathon and 10K start at 9:00 am. Kids Trail Mile race starts 8:30 am . Note, this kids mile is separate from the seven race series. Starts/finishes at Mead's Quarry, just south of Ijams Nature Center on Island Home Avenue, Knoxville TN 37920. Sustainability: Help us make less of an impact on the environment! There are a couple ways you can help us make this a more environmentally sustainable event… Option 1? Carpool! Link up with your friends and carpool if possible (our participant lists are public, take a look and see who you know that’s coming!). Option 2? Meads Quarry has a stop on the Knoxville Area Transit Line 40! Check out their site , download their app, or utilize their bike and ride option! COURSE DESCRIPTION: 13.1 mile course traverses the Forks of the River Wildlife Area, William Hastie Park, Marie Myers Park, Ross Marble Quarry, Ijams Nature Center, and other haunts of the beautiful Urban

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Dirty South Trail Races 2026 — Knoxville, TN?

Dirty South Trail Races 2026 — Knoxville, TN takes place on December 6, 2026. The race is held in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Where is Dirty South Trail Races 2026 — Knoxville, TN held?

Dirty South Trail Races 2026 — Knoxville, TN is held at Meade's Quarry, Island Home Blvd in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Where can I find hotels near Dirty South Trail Races 2026 — Knoxville, TN?

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