Morristown, TN

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.

The Dirt Circuit is 3 miles of trail mostly resembling that of a cross country course. The loop course is a combination of wide and single track trails through fields and woods with two wooden bridge crossings. The course winds gently around the park offering many scenic views of Panther Creek. The Dirt Circuit starts and finishes at the soccer fields, which serve as Base Camp for the weekend. 

The race will start at 8:00 am Saturday. The 24 hour race will continue through the night. The course will be marked with flags and tape at all major trail crossings. Head lamps are strongly encouraged.

Upcoming Races

Sep 21 2024
6 Hours (Ruck)
Multiple Loop Course
1 Elevation Rating
Flat or nearly flat
2 Surface Rating
Mostly groomed trail or dirt roads
Sep 21 2024
6 Hours
Multiple Loop Course
1 Elevation Rating
Flat or nearly flat
2 Surface Rating
Mostly groomed trail or dirt roads
Sep 21 2024
12 Hours
2.8 mi / loop
Multiple Loop Course
1 Elevation Rating
Flat or nearly flat
1 Surface Rating
Paved or very smooth surface
Sep 21 2024
24 Hours
2.8 mi / loop
Multiple Loop Course
1 Elevation Rating
Flat or nearly flat
2 Surface Rating
Mostly groomed trail or dirt roads

Results

Date Finishers Top Result (M) Top Result (F)
09/23/23 7 34.8 31.9
Date Finishers Top Result (M) Top Result (F)
09/23/23 12 121.8 63.8
10/23/21 10 84 53.2
09/26/20 17 98.01 65.34
09/28/19 10 62.9996 80.9994
09/29/18 16 76.7 67.85
10/07/17 16 100.2998 56.0495
10/15/16 10 79.65 67.85
10/17/15 20 103.25 70.8
10/11/14 16 76.7 100.3
10/19/13 16 100.3 100.3
Date Finishers Top Result (M) Top Result (F)
09/23/23 16 58 49.3
10/01/22 26 64.4 53.2
10/23/21 18 47.6 50.4
09/26/20 25 59.4 50.49
09/28/19 14 56.9996 56.9996
09/29/18 15 56.05 50.15
10/07/17 16 50.1496 70.7996
10/15/16 19 50.15 50.15
10/17/15 14 56.05 59
10/11/14 12 56.05 59
10/19/13 17 73.75 61.95