Big South Fork Trail Race

BIG SOUTH FORK TRAIL RACE

TIME & PLACE:

• Start Time: The 17.5 mile and 10k races start at 8:30 am (Eastern Daylight Time).
• Location: Starts and finishes at the Bandy Creek Campground in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

• Type: 17.5 Mile out-and-back loop course starting and ending at the John Litton General Slavens Trailhead.
• Terrain: The first 1.5 miles is paved and gravel, with the balance being a single track trail.
• Aid Stations: Located at roughly 3.5, 5, 12, and 14 miles.
• 10k Course: A loop course consisting primarily of single track trail.

Course closes at 1:30 pm. For maps, elevation profiles, and more, click here.

DIRECTIONS AND LODGING:

• Directions: From Knoxville, take I-75 north to Oneida, Exit 141 (40 minutes) and follow the signs to Big South National River and Recreation Area.
• Camping: Available at the Bandy Creek Campground. Reservations can be made through the NPS reservation service at 1.800.365.CAMP.
• GPS Coordinates: 36.490481, -84.700717.

REGISTRATION AND FEES:

• Fees: Registration fees apply, with a $5 KTC member discount accepted.
• Pre-Registration: All runners MUST pre-register!
• Picnic Lunch: Additional lunch tickets are $10.00 each.
• No Transfers: NO LATE OR RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Race Safety: Do not take a bib if you are not running.
• Dropping Out: Inform a race official if you cannot finish the race.
• Bib Care: Do not crunch, fold, or tear the bib.

SHIRTS:

• 17.5 Mile Runner: Limited edition long-sleeve BSF Trail Race sweatshirt.
• 10k Runner: Long-sleeve cotton T-shirt.
• No Shirt Option: Deduct $5 from fee for either race.

AWARDS:

• Categories: Top 3 Overall, top Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+), Veterans (60+) for each gender.
• Special Awards: Awards to the top Clydesdale (male, 200 lbs+) and Athena (female, 150 lbs+).
• Points: Treadin' Trodden Trails Grand Prix points awarded for the 17.5 mile and half points for the 10k race.

SPECIAL TTT SERIES AWARDS:

• Free Entries: Awarding top 3 in each division free race entries.
• Drawing: Two lucky runners will receive a pair of shoes.
• Qualification: Must be a member of KTC and volunteer two times during the trail race season.

POST RACE CELEBRATION:

• Family Picnic: All runners are invited to a family picnic in the staging area immediately after the race.
• Extra Meal Tickets: Available for $10.00.

RESULTS:

• Where to Find: Results will be available on the Knoxville Track Club website: www.ktc.org.

COURSE ETIQUETTE:

• Conduct: Disqualification for unsportsmanlike conduct or abuse to volunteers.
• Prohibited Items: No headsets, earphones, bicycles, baby strollers, roller blades, or pets on the course.

SAFETY:

• Aid Stations: Provided, but carry your own water for a greener event.
• Medication: Carry your own medication for insect stings if sensitive.
• Training: Off-road training is recommended for better preparation.

SAFETY POLICY CLARIFICATION:

• Minimum Age: Runners under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Minimum Pace: Enforcing an 18:00/mile minimum pace moving forward.
• Sweep Runners: Each race will have a sweeper monitoring pace.

CONTACT INFO:

• Director Contacts:
  • Trail Series Director Michael deLisle: 865.548.4718 or trails@ktc.org.
  • Race Director Bobby Glenn: 865.548.7664 or bgruns@icloud.com.
  • Big South Fork Info: 931.879.3625.
• Volunteer Info: Available on Runsignup.com.

KTC SAFETY POLICY:

KTC’s mission is to encourage lifelong physical well-being through running and walking through a variety of events and programming. The Knoxville Track Club prioritizes safety during events under various weather conditions.

Major weather events will prompt a review and possible modification of race conditions including start times, course alterations, or cancellation if necessary. Participants must comply with directives from race personnel.