Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race

Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race runs in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on October 16–18, 2026. Organized by Wild Trails, it is a three-day trail stage race adding up to 60 miles (96.6 km): Stage 1 covers 20 miles (32.2 km) on October 16, Stage 2 is 18 miles (29 km) on October 17, and Stage 3 closes the weekend with 22 miles (35.4 km) on October 18. Your finish is the sum of the three days.

Stage racing asks a different question than a single long ultra: not how far you can go, but how well you recover overnight and start again on tired legs. Nothing in a single day is beyond a fit 50K runner, yet three consecutive hard mountain efforts add up quickly. Build toward it with back-to-back long runs on hilly trails, get your eating and sleeping routine dialed, and start each stage slower than you think you should.