Fall Creek Falls 50K and Half Marathon Trail Runs

Fall Creek Falls 50K & Half Marathon Trail Runs

Join us on March 21, 2026, at 10821 Park Road, Spencer, TN to enjoy the beauty of Tennessee's most popular state park. Experience cooler temperatures, a shaded run course, and witness the highest free-falling waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains during the Fall Creek Falls 50K & Half Marathon Trail Runs. All participants will enjoy a post-race meal and music. The race is centrally located between Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville.

Race Start Times

• 50K Start Time: 8:00 AM Central Time
• Half Marathon Start Time: 9:00 AM Central Time

Course Information

The 2026 courses will revert to the original layout that was altered in recent years due to the suspension bridge repair. Maps will be updated soon to reflect the current course.

• Half Marathon: One loop finishing at the pavilion at Betty Dunn Nature Center. Click Here for Half Marathon Map
• 50K Course: A full lap to the Start/Finish for refueling, followed by a second lap returning after reaching a specific trailhead. Click Here for the 50K Map

Accommodation

The Lodge block rooms have been sold. We will have a limited number of rooms available at the Lodge at Fall Creek Falls for registered participants. Make sure to secure your lodging early.

Race Packet and Awards

• Packet Includes: Long sleeve shirt and other swag.
• Awards: Mugs, certificates, and hot food await your finish!

Time Cut Offs

To ensure safety and support for park officials and volunteers, there will be a 20-minute per mile limit for 50K runners. If you don't reach aid station #3 at 12.25 miles by specified times, you will be required to head back or receive a ride back to the finish area.

Packet Pickup

Packet pick up/late registration will take place on:

• Friday, March 20th: 4:30 to 6 PM CST
• Saturday, March 21st: 6:30 to 7:45 AM for 50K, continuing 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.

Park Information

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

Aid Stations

There will be 3 aid stations on the loop. Please carry fluids, particularly between the first and second stations for the Half and 50K runners. The stations will provide water, Gatorade, gels, and snacks. Note that there will be no hot food on course, but it will be available at the finish.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Bald Eagle Events has a NO REFUND policy. We advise considering registration protection insurance during checkout. In the event of a natural or community disaster, adjustments will be made, but registered participants must accept the risk of their entry fees. No refunds will be issued.

Event Shirts

Event shirts are not guaranteed to participants registering within 2 weeks of the event, so register early to secure your shirt.