2026 ECA Events Schedule 

February 13th, 2027 - Gone Loco

Presenting Partner for our 2026 event is Inspector Cluseau home inspection services.

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.  

Certified Marathon course. 

February 28th, 2026 Taco Bell 50k Knoxville ( Co-Directed with The Long Run)

April 18th,2026 World's Fair Ultras

USATF CERTIFIED COURSE

May 2, 2026 Bigfoot 5k (Co-Directed with Magic Number Events)

THE WORLDS LARGEST BIGFOOT 5K.

5K race and 1 mile fun run/walk featuring the best swag in the history of Bigfoot 5Ks - you thought last year was good, this year is even 'Squatchier!! Race, run, walk, or crawl 5K (or 1 mile!)

July 4, 2026 1776 Merica (17.76,7.4,Ruck)

WE'RE BACK!

We want you! Come join us for a LIVE event to celebrate July 4th! Welcome back to the 1776 Merica run taking place in Madisonville, TN this year on July 4th,at the beautiful Kefauver Park. This is our way to celebrate MERICA. 1776 with full patriotic pride! Wear you best Red,White,and Blue attire and lets run MERICA. 

July 18, 2026 The Cherokee Ultra 70k & 130k, Waucheesi Challenge.

Welcome to our newest endurance event. The Cherokee 70K and 130K,and Waucheesi Challenge is an ultra trail event that takes you through scenic mountains of the Cherokee National Forest for an adventure you will never forget. For the 70K you will

climb over 10,000 feet of elevation gain while the 130k will climb over 19,000 feet of elevation gain as both distances discover... Waucheesi ain’t easy. Utilizing some of the most scenic views and technical trails in the Southern Cherokee National Forest.  

August 15, 2026 - Fort Frenzy Ultra Festival

Welcome to The Fort Frenzy Ultra Festival presented by Sloans Hardware!

Its time to battle at the fort!! 3 Hour, 6 Hour, 12 Hour, and 24 HOUR plus if you are able to run 100 miles you will earn a buckle!! Also BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR, Tennessee's Double Ultra Festival. Run BOTH the Fort Frenzy Ultra Festival 24 Hour and the Three Sisters Ultra Festival 24 Hour and both medals will be designed to lock together creating a large custom medal. You will also receive a custom TN DOUBLE ULTRA FESTIVAL PLACQUE that holds both medals. We will be changing the design and style up for 2023. **Be sure to register under the TN Double Ultra Festival buttons on both race events.

September 19, 2026 - The Dirt Circuit 

Nestled around a finger of Cherokee Lake, Panther Creek State Park presents the perfect back drop for this fall ultra-marathon. Offering 3,6,12 and 24 hour races, the Dirt Circuit is sure to deliver a challenge to runners of all backgrounds and abilities. For this spectator-friendly race, athletes, vendors, family, and friends are encouraged to enjoy the fun at Base Camp throughout the weekend. You pick where your finish line is.

October TBD 2025 - Smoky Mountain Very Scary 5k

5K race & 1 mile fun run , featuring the scariest swag in the history of Very Scary 5Ks!! Race, run, walk, or zombie crawl 5K (that's 3.1 long miles if you're a zombie) and take home that very scary medal! Date and location yet determined 

November 6, 2026 - Barn Creek Backyard Ultra

The 4.167 mile out and back course starts at r3 motoworx and traces through the woods on private property crossing Barn Creek (don't worry there is a bridge) adjacent to Colditz Cove State Natural Area. The terrain will be a combination of gravel, road, and trail with less than 300 feet of elevation gain. In the first year of the event, 83% of participants finished at least a 50K distance, 50% finished 100K, and 28% finished 100+ miles. This is a race and course designed to get you a distance PR.