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Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 14, 202650km
Brian Stansberry · CC BY 3.0
Race date in 38 days
Nov 14, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Rocky Top · 50km
Entry fee
$55Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTue, July 7, 2026 ~ Sat, November 14, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race race photo
Brian Stansberry · CC BY 3.0
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Both the 25K and 50K start at 8:00 AM.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

Kwin Abram · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Trail

Entry cost $55

until Oct 13, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
Time limit9 hours
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50K: 9 hours · 25K: 4 hours 40 minutes

EventStartTime limit
Ultra50km07:009h
25k25km07:004h 40m
START

Pavilion near the Tea Room, Norris Dam State Park, Andersonville, TN

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Pavilion near the Tea Room, Norris Dam State Park, Andersonville, TN

Finish · Google Maps

Cut-off
The 50K must leave turnaround point aid station within 4 hours.

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The 50k and 25k races are held together.

Start line is located at 125 Village Green Circle, Norris TN, Rocky Top, TN, and the start time is 7:00 a.m. local time.

The start and finish are at the same location.

Typical race-season temperature: around 9°C (47°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For small trail races, race-morning on-site pickup is common; check the registration page announcement for details.

Norris Dam State Park pavilion, Norris Dam Rd

Google MapsDirections
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Start/finish at the pavilion near the Tea Room, Norris Dam State Park, Norris, TN (near Rocky Top).

No public transit serves this state park;

private car/rideshare only.

Nearest transit hub is Knoxville (~30-40 min drive).

Getting to the finish

Same location as start (Norris Dam State Park pavilion).

More details

No organizer shuttle found.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The time limit cutoff is 4 hours 40 minutes for the 25 km event and 9 hours for the 50 km event.

50 km participants must reach the turnaround point (halfway aid station) within 4 hours and leave the aid station to continue attempting to complete the course.

In line with the event's eco-friendly policy, aid-station cups are provided only in limited quantities,

so runners should bring their own hydration pack or running flask.

Entry fee costs $45 for the 25 km and $65 for the 50 km;

prices increase to $50 and $70, respectively, close to the deadline.

Late registration and race-day registration are available, but in that case a finish finisher medal is not guaranteed.

Times are local to Rocky Top. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race start line in Rocky Top

Hotels that make race morning easy

1 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

2 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Rocky Top with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Rocky Top.

Total cost and budget for Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · YesimFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Rocky Top runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race

FAQ
When does Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, November 14, 2026 in Rocky Top, TN, United States.

How much is the Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $55.

What is the time limit for Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race 2026?

50K: 9 hours · 25K: 4 hours 40 minutes.

What distances does Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race 2026 start?

Pavilion near the Tea Room, Norris Dam State Park, Andersonville, TN.

Where does Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race 2026 finish?

Pavilion near the Tea Room, Norris Dam State Park, Andersonville, TN.

What are the Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race 2026 cut-off times?

The 50K must leave turnaround point aid station within 4 hours.

When does registration for Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race 2026 open?

Registration runs from Tue, July 7, 2026 to Sat, November 14, 2026.

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