In 125 days · Sun, Dec 6, 2026
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When
Sunday, December 6th, 2026
Where
Meade's Quarry, Island Home Blvd, Knoxville TN
Distances
Half · 10K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
35–51°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
37–47°F
dry
2024
18–34°F
dry
2023
34–45°F
dry
2022
44–63°F
rain
2021
34–62°F
rain
2020
27–52°F
dry
2019
36–53°F
dry
2018
24–42°F
dry
2017
34–42°F
dry
2016
47–54°F
rain
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About this race
Event Overview
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 at 8:30 am.
- Location: Starts/finishes at Mead's Quarry, just south of Ijams Nature Center on Island Home Avenue, Knoxville TN 37920.
- Note: This kids mile is separate from the seven race series.
Sustainability
- Carpool: Link up with your friends and carpool if possible.
- Transit: Meads Quarry has a stop on the Knoxville Area Transit Line 40.
- Resources: Check out their site, download their app.
- Bike and ride: Utilize their bike and ride option!
Course Description
- Half Marathon: 13.1 mile course traverses the Forks of the River Wildlife Area.
- 10K: Course will utilize some of the main nature center trails as well as those in Meads Quarry.
- Kids Trail Mile: Kids will run their own trail mile in the woods.
- Time Limit: Course has a 4 hour time limit.
Location
Registration Fees
- Policy: NO REFUNDS AND NO BIB TRANSFERS.
- Discount: KTC member discount accepted.
- Join KTC: Not a KTC member? Sign up here.
T-Shirts
- Special Tech Shirt: This year we':ll print a special tech shirt.
- Availability: Guaranteed to love it!
- Shirt Policy: Anyone registering after November 12 will receive a shirt only while supplies last.
- No Re-orders: Shirts not picked up will be donated.
TTT Series Awards
- Awards: At the end of the 2025 trail race season, top 3 in each division will receive free race entries.
- Eligibility: To qualify for series awards, you'll need to be a member of KTC.
- Volunteer Requirement: Need to have volunteered two times during the trail race season.
- Announcement: Winners will be announced at the KTC Holiday Party in December.
Results
- Availability: Results will be available on the Knoxville Track Club website: www.ktc.org.
- Other Options: Also available on Runsignup.com.
Course Etiquette
- Disqualification: We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct.
- Prohibited Items: No headsets, earphones, bicycles, baby strollers, roller blades or pets on the course.
Safety
- Stations: Aid and water stations will be provided.
- Environment: We urge all runners to carry their own water.
- Insect Sensitivity: Recommend carrying your own medication if sensitive.
- Training: Urge everyone to do some pre-race training offroad.
Safety Policy Clarification
- Under 12 Policy: Must be accompanied by an adult to run the adult race.
- Pace Requirement: 18:00/mile minimum pace will be enforced moving forward.
- Racer Sweepers: Each race will have a sweeper.
- Important Note: Don’t get caught by the sweep!
Bib Policy
- Not Running: Don’t take a bib if you’re not running.
- Drop Out: Let one of the race officials know if you have to drop out.
- Bib Integrity: Don’t crunch or fold the bib, or tear off the bottom.
Info for Running or Volunteering
- Contact: Reach out to race director Tim Hill at timh160@:gmail.com.
- Phone: Call 865.548.4718 for more information.
- Volunteer Opportunities: Available on Runsignup.com.
- Grand Prix Rankings: Runners must also volunteer for a minimum of 3 events.
KTC Safety Policy
- Mission: Encourage lifelong physical well-being through running and walking.
- Safety First: KTC puts the safety of participants, spectators, staff, and volunteers first.
- Weather Monitoring: Weather forecasts will be monitored prior to the event.
- Possible Changes: Modification of race start time, course, or cancellation may occur due to weather.
Event Information
For more details about the race, visit the official website: Dirty South Trail Races.
Course map
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