Gone Loco

Course Records

50K — new distance for 2026. Go set the standard. (Previous 55K: Brian Zickafoose 3:52:24 · Mary Alex Gary 4:00:24) 11 Miler Christian Brewer — 1:07:51 Sophie Blondal — 1:24:54 11 Miler — Ruck Sylvia Buchanan — 1:31:01

Presenting Sponsor:

We welcome Inspector Cluseau as the Presenting Sponsor for Gone Loco Ultra 2026 - Professional home and indoor air quality inspections serving all of East Tennessee. - Home and Commercial Inspections - Mold and Radon testing - Indoor air quality consultations - And more

Livestream

Livestream on YouTube - Real-time race coverage as the race unfolds, runner interviews, and on-course tracking as racers push their limits.

Race Information

Wecome back to Gone Loco: in Athens, TN on February 14th on the beautiful Eureka Trail. ❗️❗️ The 50k will qualify you for The Cherokee Ultra ❗️❗️ This is a certified Marathon course!

Live Event on February 14th

Race is limited to 200 runners! Come explore the beautiful Eureka Trail in Athens. This trail was created from the rails to trails conversion and is very flat and 100% runnable... Following a former railroad bed, the gravel trail winds southeast through woodlands, rural landscapes, and the community of Mashburn before ending at the outskirts of Englewood. To learn more about the Eureka Trail visit this website: http://www.cityofathenstn.com/trails/eureka/ Gone Loco race takes place on the Eureka Trail in Athens, TN. It is currently the only endurance event to utilize this trail system with beautiful views and rolling hills. This is a well-maintained, and very runnable trail system. Gone Loco race is created as a reminder of the train/rail system that used to run through the city and town which is a huge part of history for the community. This race was designed for all runners, ages, and outdoor enthusiasts. From the seasoned ultrarunner to the beginner trail runner, this will be a fast course and we expect some runners to break their PR's in this race. Packet pickup available the morning of the race at 6AM and February 13th from 5-7 PM at the Start of the Eureka Trail in Athens, TN. Address: please use the coordinates link at the top of the page. START TIMES: 11 Miler + Ruck - 9 AM (50k) - 8 AM Finding the starting line: Eureka Trail Follow us on facebook for updates and questions *Family friendly event and numerous places to access runners on the course *Pacers allowed on the 50k race after 4 hours or your 2nd lap (do you really need a pacer?)

Course description

Marathon certified course: TN25001MS This course is a fine mesh gravel identical to what you will find on the Virginia Creeper Trail. There are a few back country roads that you will cross as you traverse through the woods. The trail system is open to bicycles and horses all year round and is very well maintained. This course is great for families that want to ride along with runners on their bikes and see what its all about! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y7YowX5iDVoWym5JKI14-rq34_-nUvKn/view?usp=drivesdk https://www.strava.com/routes/3030579451961109312

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor: Inspector Cluseau Fooster . Hoist hydration Butt Napkins,/>The long run UnRunning Mayfield dairy Fia Knoxville Magic Number Events Allegiance Flag Supply Friction Prescription

Ruck option open.

New in 2025 and back again: an open ruck / weighted-vest division on the 11-miler, meant to be run fast. Rucking, for the uninitiated, is hiking or walking with a weighted pack — the name comes from "rucksack," military-speak for backpack. (Heads up: this is our only open division. All our other events are rucksacks only.) Required dry weights: Men — 30 lb Women — 20 lb Boys under 15 — 20 lb Girls under 15 — 10 lb Weigh-in is mandatory. Plan to weigh in 30–60 minutes before your start. No weigh-in = no finisher's patch and no result. Weight must be steel ruck plates, bumper plates, or other items with the weight clearly stamped on them. Vests loaded with blocks or sand must be identified and weighed. You may not remove or reduce weight during the event — honor system applies. Do the right thing. Every finisher earns a patch once the race is official.

Swag and Rewards

Swag and Awards For runners that have participated in our previous races you know we work hard and put extra effort into our medals, shirts, and awards. Live Physical Race: Registration is limited for the actual live race to 200 participants. *Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall Male and Female Also Top male and female finisher racing in the live physical event will received an extra award.

55k swapped for 50k

Each year the 55K field got faster and faster — but because the event was a 55K, those splits weren't nationally recognized, even though our runners were posting some of the fastest 50K times in the country. You asked, we listened. It's a 50K now, and we can't wait to see what you throw down.

Refunds

Refunds will not be available! We know life happens but please consider this before you register!

Cutoff

We are not kidding when we say this course is flat and fast. With that being said we have to honor our permit times with the city and so 6 pm is the race cutoff. This gives the 50k 10hrs to complete their race. Trust us, this is plenty of time!

Aid Stations

A little information about our aid stations. We will have 2 fully stocked aid stations. One will be at the start/finish line, the other at the turn around point in Englewood. These will both be fully stocked with your regular aid station stuff. Hoist is our main hydration sponsor. In years past we have even put a middle point water table just to make your race even easier. Most can run this race without even a water bottle or pack.

Pacers

We all know that sometimes pacers can make or break someones race. We have all been to that point where we are ready to throw the towel in and the pacer as to slap the crying out of you and get you back on track. We don't feel that they are needed on the 11 miler. Its 11 miles. The 50k we do allow pacers after your first lap but we do ask that you check in with us and make us aware that you have one. We do allow pacers to eat and drink from our aid stations also. I mean they are suffering with you! We do ask that aid station food is kept just for the runners and pacers as if we allow your families to eat all your food then you wont have any.

Swag Cutoff

As much as we would love to see you rocking our swag please keep in mind for this to happen we have to order it. For this to happen we need you to sign up by Jan 7th. After this swag will be on a limited basis as to what is left over on sizing. We always order extra but there are no guarantees. The swag store will also be turned off at this point. We do not ship swag