Race the 20-mile loop of the gorgeous Perimeter Trail through the University of the South and atop the bluffs of the Cumberland Plateau. Pass beautiful overlooks, geologic features, lakes and ponds, and loads of upland deciduous forest. The start/finish will be at the Mountain Goat Visitor Center in the Sewanee Village, and we'll head clockwise around Perimeter! Parking will be at the Visitor Center as well as grassy areas behind the Visitor Center. There will be 3 aid stations - miles 5.3, 10.5, and 14.06. 10% of the race proceeds will go back to the Perimeter Trail Fund Post race hang at Shenanigans - Sewanee! Come join us for food and/or brews. We'll be watching part of the Bama - UT game as well! We're excited to partner with some of our vendors - HOKA, Feetures, and Huma - and swag will be awarded to the winners! The race starts and finishes at the Mountain Goat Visitor Center (35°11'41.0"N 85°55'01.1"W).
EARLY WHEN: Friday, October 16th WHERE: Shenanigans - Sewanee TIME: 5:00PM - 7:00PM CST RACE DAY WHEN: Saturday, October 17th WHERE: Start/Finish line TIME: 6:30AM - 7:30AM CST
Now through Sept 30th - $85 (without taxes and fees) After Sept 30th - $95 (without taxes and fees) Shirts (image coming soon) Race shirts are guaranteed to those who sign up by Sept 27th. (race tees are a cotton blend lifestyle T and are UNISEX sizes) That will allow us to receive them in a timely manner so you'll have at packet pickup/race day.
https://new.sewanee.edu/files/resources/trailmap2019c-georef1.pdf
During registration, you have the option of donating to a local 501(c)(3) that those of us here at Nashville Running Company are involved with. Move! Music City seeks to empower students of Metro Nashville Public Schools to live a healthier lifestyle, build resilience to stress and trauma, and grow social-emotional skills by developing a love of running and exercise. As a 501(c)(3), your donation amount IS tax-deductible. For more info: https://www.movemusicity.com
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 32.2K
Type — Running
08:00
$85.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Sewanee.
Learn more about the host city, Sewanee.
Sewanee is a small town in south-central Tennessee. It is known primarily for its natural scenery and association with the University of the South. There are roughly 2,500 residents, of whom about 1,500 are students at the University. Sewanee is positioned about halfway between Nashville and Chattanooga. The town and the roughly 13,000 acres surrounding it -- all of which are owned directly by the University -- are quaintly called "The Domain" by residents.
Read more launchAll-time top performances and historical records for Sewanee Slammer.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Tony White | '25 | 2:31:28 | |
| 🥈 | Tony White | '24 | 2:34:23 | |
| 🥉 | Patrick Platzer | '24 | 2:37:15 | |
| 4 | Michael Matson | '25 | 2:39:04 | |
| 5 | Dylan Glass | '25 | 2:40:55 | |
| 6 | Timothy Ronan | '24 | 2:41:43 | |
| 7 | Dylan Glass | '24 | 2:46:40 | |
| 8 | Luke Spooner | '24 | 2:48:31 | |
| 9 | Timothy Ronan | '25 | 2:49:20 | |
| 10 | Kyle McGavin | '25 | 2:53:03 |
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