The Dirt Circuit

• Dirt Circuit - 12 Hour Solo:- 12 Hour Timed
• Dirt Circuit - 24 Hour Solo:- 24 Hour Timed
• Dirt Circuit - 12 Hour Relay:- 12 Hour Timed
• Dirt Circuit - 24 Hour Relay:- 24 Hour Timed

Located 35 miles Northeast of Knoxville, Panther Creek State Park will play host to Tennessee’s hottest ultra trail run: The Dirt Circuit. Offering 12 and 24 hour races, the Dirt Circuit is sure to deliver a challenge to runners of all backgrounds and abilities.

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. For this spectator-friendly race, athletes, vendors, family, and friends are encouraged to enjoy the fun at Base Camp throughout the weekend.

All races start at 8:00 am Saturday. The 24 hour race will continue through the night. The course will be marked with orange flags and tape for daytime use and glow sticks for when the sun goes down. Head lamps are strongly encouraged.

Relay teams do not have to hand off at every lap. Teams are welcome to develop their own strategy for when and who will run next for their team.