Fall Creek Falls 50K and Half Marathon Trail Runs

Event Overview

Come enjoy the beauty of Tennessee's most popular state park. Cooler temps shaded run course, and the highest free-falling waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains are just a few of the attractions of the Fall Creek Falls 50K & Half Marathon Trail Runs. Post-race meal and music for all participants. Centrally located between Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville. Race start time is 8:00 AM Central Time for 50K & 9 AM Central for Half Marathon.

2026 Course Information

• Course Update: 2026 Courses will be the original course that has been altered the past several years due to the suspension bridge repair. It is now completed.
• Course Changes: Maps will be updated soon to reflect the course we will be using.
• Weather Impact: Keep in mind that since this is a trail run, we may have to alter the courses due to weather issues and downed trees.

Race Maps

• Click Here for Half Marathon Map - The Half Marathon will be one loop and finish at the pavilion at Betty Dunn Nature Center.
• Click Here for the 50k Map - The 50k will start at the pavilion and continue 1 full lap of the course back to the Start/Finish for refueling and restrooms, then return for a second lap with specific waypoints.

Additional Information

• Site Map: Site Map with Water/Aid Stations
• Accommodation: The Lodge block rooms are now available. Reserve as soon as possible for group rates through February 28th. Lodge at Fall Creek Falls reservation page
• Race Packet: Includes long sleeve shirt and other swag, along with award mugs & certificates and hot food awaiting you at the finish!
• Time Cut Offs: 50K runners must reach aid station #3 by set times to ensure safety.

Packet Pick Up

Packet pick up / late registration is Friday, March 20th from 4:30 to 6 PM CST & Saturday, March 21st from 6:30 to 7:45 AM for the 50k and continue to 8:45 AM for the Half Marathon. The location will be at the pavilion across from the Nature Center located near the North entrance of the park next to the Playground.

Aid Stations

Please review the map for locations of 3 aid stations on the loop. Between 1ST & 2ND (Half and 50k) and between 4th and 5th AID STATIONS (50K) - please ensure to carry fluids as it will be a longer stretch. Stations will have water, Gatorade, gel, and some other snacks, but no hot food on the course.

Cancellation Policy

Bald Eagle Events has a NO REFUND policy. This is based on our pricing structure to provide 15% of GROSS REVENUES to our charity partners. Insurance is available during registration. In the case of natural or community disaster, decisions will be based on safety and related factors, with participants having accepted the risk of their entry fee.

Event Shirts

Event shirts are NOT guaranteed to participants registering within 2 weeks of each event. Please register prior to 2 weeks before the event to guarantee your race shirt.

Learn More

Park Map link - Here is a 2015 BLOG with elevation data at bottom

Registration Link

For more details and to register, visit the official race page.