The Cherokee Ultra
Schedule
Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 am to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
Tellico Plains High School | Tellico Plains, TN
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Gear Up for the The Cherokee Ultra!Mark your calendars! The Cherokee Ultra by East Coast Adventures is gearing up for an epic adventure through the breathtaking Southern Cherokee National Forest. This challenging mountain trail race promises stunning scenery, technical terrain, and an unforgettable experience.
Spots are limited!
Here's what you need to know:
• Race Date: July 18
• Registration opens Jan 1
• Distance: 130k / 70k
• Location: Southern Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee /Tellico Plains / Reliance TN
• Terrain: Technical mountain trails with creek crossings and elevation gains
• Current Status: (spots limited )
• Eligibility must of completed a 50k or greater in the last 18 months for 130k!
The 130k will be one of the toughest events you've put yourselves through.
The inaugural year only saw 5 finishers.
With over 85 miles of true technical mountain Climbing,hard cutoffs and that July heat.
If you can endure this challenge,it's something to be proud of!
The 70k will test your limits as well! You’ll have 16hrs to complete a point to point 70k with over 10,000 plus feet of elevation.
New for 2026 is the Waucheesi Challenge,a 24mile out and back with 5,000 ft of climbing.
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Where is it happening?
Tellico Plains High School, 9180 New Highway 68,Tellico Plains, Tennessee, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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