No Business 100

🏃‍♂️ No Business 100 Overview

Come run the No Business 100 October 23-24, 2026. This beautiful autumn race treats runners to miles of technical single-track trails and scenic landmarks. The 2026 No Business 100 is also a qualifying race for the 2027 Western States Endurance Race.

📍 Race Location

The No Business Hundred is a trail endurance race that begins and ends at the Group Camp in Pickett CCC Memorial State Park. The course is a single 100+ mile loop that traverses through the heart of the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area starting in Tennessee then crossing the state line into Kentucky and back on some of the oldest trails in the southeast.

• Course Direction: We reverse the direction of the course each year.
• Special Award: Award a special buckle for runners who complete the course in both directions.

🌄 Scenic Features

Along the way participants will pass through towering sandstone arches & rockhouses, gaze upon spectacular overlooks & waterfalls, and visit abandoned farms and homesteads including the No Business settlement. This epic journey is an adventure through some of the most scenic and wild areas in the region.

• Natural Beauty: Enjoy breathtaking views and unique landscapes.
• Historic Sites: Visit the remnants of the No Business settlement.

🏔️ Course Challenge

With just over 14,500 feet of elevation gain, the No Business Hundred may appear at first glance to be a walk in the park but make no mistake, the technical terrain and remote setting present a challenge that make it a unique hundred mile course.

• Elevation Gain: Over 14,500 feet to test your endurance.
• Technical Terrain: Prepare for a challenging environment.

🗓️ Additional Information

For complete race information including course map and aid station details, runner's manual, crew/pacer guide and more visit www.nobusiness100.com.

There is a 34 hour cutoff for this race in both directions.