The Mad Mallard 3, 6, 12 & 24 HR NIGHT TIME trail race. 2026 — Chapel Hill, TN

Date
July 10, 2026
Location
Chapel Hill, TN
Venue
Ronnie Bowers Wetland Trail at Henry Horton State Park
Start Time
7:00 PM
Entry Fee
$60.00 – $150.00
Events
24 HR NIGHT.. INTO DAY... INTO NIGHT AGAIN...TRAIL RACE, 12 HR NIGHT TIME TRAIL RACE, 6 HR NIGHT TIME TRAIL RACE, 3 HR NIGHT TIME TRAIL RACE
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The Mad Mallard 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour trail race......AT NIGHT That's right we're going all night, all day, and into the night again this year!!! Do you have a long race coming and need some night training? Do you need to test out some night gear? Or just want to test yourself!? This is your race! Runners will start at 7 p.m.- that's right, 7 p.m., right before sunset- and run a 3-ish mile trail loop along the Duck River and through the cane thickets, cedars groves, and hardwood forest of Henry Horton State Park for 3, 6, 12 or 24 hours. The loop is 3 miles, has roughly 144ft of climb, and is completely runnable, with the majority being single-track dirt trails. Although the course will be marked with glow sticks and reflective markers, you should still bring a headlamp or a light source. We will have one main aid station at the start/finish line stocked with snacks, cold water, sodas, watermelon and Tailwind hydration...open throughout the night. We'll fire up the grill when coyotes st

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is The Mad Mallard 3, 6, 12 & 24 HR NIGHT TIME trail race. 2026 — Chapel Hill, TN?

The Mad Mallard 3, 6, 12 & 24 HR NIGHT TIME trail race. 2026 — Chapel Hill, TN takes place on July 10, 2026. The race is held in Chapel Hill, Tennessee.

Where is The Mad Mallard 3, 6, 12 & 24 HR NIGHT TIME trail race. 2026 — Chapel Hill, TN held?

The Mad Mallard 3, 6, 12 & 24 HR NIGHT TIME trail race. 2026 — Chapel Hill, TN is held at Ronnie Bowers Wetland Trail at Henry Horton State Park in Chapel Hill, Tennessee.

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