Norris Dam Hard Trail Race
All race options will take place on single track trails and jeep roads spanning across both the Norris Dam State Park and Norris Municipal Watershed areas. The 25k course and 50k course are identical in that the shorter race goes one loop counterclockwise and the 50k two loops. The long races will have multiple aid stations easily accessible by road for spectators and people supporting their runners. The 25k option will have a 4 hour time limit and the 50k option will have a 9 hour time limit, with runners required to reach halfway within 4 hours to be allowed to go back out.
Upcoming Races
Nov 14 2026
50 KM
2x 25K loop
Multiple Loop
9:00 Cutoff
4
Elevation Rating
Very hilly, ~7500-12,500 feet in 50 miles
3
Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts
Additional Distances
This event also has the following sub ultra distances
25 KM
Results
50 KM
| Date | Finishers | Top Result (F) | Top Result (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/25 | 29 | 5:35:36 | 5:05:06 |
| 11/02/24 | 39 | 4:54:57 | 4:46:12 |
| 11/04/23 | 19 | 7:03:20 | 5:11:13 |
| 11/05/22 | 17 | 8:08:07 | 5:36:36 |
| 11/06/21 | 33 | 5:04:43 | 4:38:44 |
| 11/07/20 | 26 | 5:37:59 | 4:54:43 |
| 11/09/19 | 35 | 6:30:52 | 4:36:19 |
| 11/10/18 | 36 | 5:00:15 | 4:39:07 |
| 11/11/17 | 33 | 5:19:25 | 4:40:20 |
| 11/12/16 | 29 | 6:27:34 | 5:16:31 |
| 11/14/15 | 13 | 6:54:03 | 7:17:56 |
| 11/01/14 | 31 | 5:32:14 | 4:24:45 |
| 09/07/13 | 23 | 5:47:28 | 5:01:37 |
| 09/02/12 | 22 | 5:41:18 | 5:32:16 |
| 09/04/11 | 25 | 5:42:51 | 4:14:17 |
| 09/05/10 | 28 | 6:30:58 | 5:13:21 |
50 Miles
| Date | Finishers | Top Result (F) | Top Result (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/15 | 12 | 13:56:01 | 9:49:47 |