General Info
Hell Mary is a test of speed discipline and heat management on a flat, unforgiving course.
You can run fast. The heat decides if you can last.
With no hills and no technical terrain to hide behind, Hell Mary strips endurance racing down to its essentials: pacing restraint, hydration strategy, and respect for sustained heat exposure. The course rewards efficiency early and punishes impatience later. Those who finish strong aren’t always the fastest—they’re the ones who understand how to manage speed when conditions turn against them.
Location
📍 10010 Statesville Road
Watertown, TN 37184
Date & Time
🗓 Saturday, July 19, 2026
⏱ Start Time: 9:00 AM
Night Run starts at 9:00pm
Course
1-mile flat loop
Open field with minimal shade
Optional creek access near the loop for cooling
Approximate elevation gain: 10–20 feet per mile
Each participant will be assigned a designated 10x10 personal aid area.
Time Divisions
Choose one of the following endurance options:
6-Hour
12-Hour (Day)
12-Hour (Night) 🔦 New for 2026
24-Hour
Miles completed within your selected division determine placement.
NEW FOR 2026
100-Mile Belt Buckles - To keep entry costs low, belt buckles are not included with registration. ALso if you did a 100 miler in the past you can purchase. Each one is custom with you time, and distance on it. We might be able to do an image of you as well will see.
Cost: $75
Eligibility:
Complete 100 miles at Hell Mary in 2026, or Have completed 100 miles at Hell Mary in any previous year.
The belt buckle is an option in the store when signing up.
The race will start behind the timing station.
In prior years, the start was before the timing station
This change ensures clean lap counting and accurate results
🌙 12-Hour Night Run
We’ve added a 12-Hour Night division for athletes who want to train specifically for night racing.
Ideal for runners preparing for 100 milers and multi-day events. Same flat loop, same heat-soaked suffering—just replaced with darkness and solitude
🎒 Two Separate HardRuck Divisions
In 2026, HardRuck athletes will compete in two clearly defined categories:
Rucking Division
Weighted Vest Division
These are intentionally separate categories due to the fundamentally different ways they load the body.
HardRuck
Rucking involves carrying weight in a backpack or rucksack, with the load positioned behind the body’s center of mass. The weighted vest category allows you to just carry the weight on your body in any position. That is why there is two categories.
Weight Standards (Dry Weight):
Over 150 lbs bodyweight: 20 lbs
Under 150 lbs bodyweight: 10 lbs
Food
Food:
In the spirit of community, we encourage participants to bring a dish to share. Our events often feature an impressive spread, with awards for the best entrée, dessert, and snack—winners receive free entry to a future race. While bringing a dish is optional, it enhances the experience for all.
Additionally, we will provide smoked BBQ, a vegetarian meal, water, and Scratch at the water stations. The BBQ will be smoked on-site for that fresh, authentic flavor.
Timing
We just bought a new chip timing system so all participants must wear a bib on their shorts or shirt. All participants will need to have the bib in the front so our back up system can see your bib number.
Questions
May I bring a dog - Well behaved dogs that don't chase horses are allowed on the property. However if your dog chases a horse you will be asked to leave. Also if somethign happens to the horse you will be held responsible. Which can be very costly.
May I bring a camper - Yes you may
May I camp out ahead of time - Yes you may just let me know when you're coming up
Do you have portajohns - yes we do
Do you have running water - Yes we do
Do you have electricity - No we do not
May we bring a generator. Yes but it must be away from the crowds.
Can I start a fire - Yes but it must be contained in a fire pitt.
What is the elevation - about 50-60 feet per mile
Can I bring guest - If you are running you are allowed two guest to help aid you. If you are coming to hang out then we ask you to donate $20 to the land owners for letting us use the land. We will be checking people as they come into the property.
Can someone run with me - Only people who have signed up are allowed on the course.
Layout
Rules (READ CAREFULLY)
This is a NO AID COURSE.
No food, drink, ice, gear, pacing, or assistance of any kind on the loop
No handoffs while moving
Receiving aid anywhere outside your designated aid area will result in immediate disqualification.
This applies to runners, ruckers, friends, family, and crew. No warnings.
No volunteers on the course. If you want to run a lap somewhere there are other locations on the farm that the RD can show you. The course is just for the runners.
Parking
All parking will be outside of the field. Parking is similar to Music City Trail Ultra area. We allow vehicles to come on the course to drop material they then must leave and park near the house. We also have side by sides to help carry your stuff out if you need help at the end.
Event's current local time: 3:36 AM CT
