BMFJ Events newest charity partnership!
Are you ready for an adventure that immerses you in nature’s beauty? Are you ready to run for an incredible cause? Do you love beautiful crystal clear creeks and running ridgelines? If so join us for our newest looped trail adventure!
Run solo or bring your friends - there's a distance for every level. Don't miss out!
Everything goes to helping Swan Trust acquire and protect more land on the Highland Rim. Checkout more about their mission and the incredible work they do.
* PLEASE KEEP IN MIND ALL DISTANCES ARE "ish" . Typically trail running is not an exact to the t distance. More than likely it will run longer rather than shorter so if you are used to road running please keep this in mind.
Course & Race Information
I cannot emphasize how mostly runnable and beautiful this course is. 13.1 mile figure 8 loop
2 full aid stations &2 water drops
6 miler is a loop that has one aid station & water drop
Elevation gain is approximately 1,400- 1,500 (readings have varied)
50 mile cutoff is 14 hours
Runners believing this may be too tight for them to be able to finish in time are welcome to take an hour early start but will be ineligible for any podium placement.
Marathon cutoff 12 hours
50 mile runners can have a pacer AFTER 26 miles. So starting loop 3 you are allowed a pacer.
*Course Description update- to clarify. The first 5 miles of the 13 mile loop more closely resembles a true trail. Alternating between single track and double track. The 6 mile loop encounters this for approximately the first 1.5 miles.It has long stretches of mostly flat and fast so if you were looking for a non-technical course a side from the creek crossings. This trail is rolling with a few long climbs so it can be deceptive. Consisting of mostly double track logging road and multiple creek crossings. This is a trail race. It is not crushed gravel or completely flat although very runnable throughout most of the course. Trails are typically a bit more rolling down below alongside bodies of water and flatter on the ridge lines up top. However this isn’t always true. Be aware trail conditions can always change so to weather, water or time of year.
Guaranteed shirt signup by March 31st
Pre-Race - Camping - Pacers
Packet pickup will be at 5:30 followed by a pre-race meeting & dinner @6pm at the Farm Community Center or you can pick your packet up 30 minutes prior to your event
There will be a hotdog & potluck dinner provided by The Farm residents for $5 cash or Venmo.
Dinner will be followed by a bonfire
There is free camping near the start finish line and camping sites provided by The Farm and its residents. Car camping is permitted.
Pacers are allowed AFTER 2 loops of the 50 miler.
No other distances may have pacers
Lodging
There is lodging at the farm. We will have bunks available in the hostel, and there are campsites available.
We will update as more information becomes available but you can visit The Farm for more information and booking.
Refunds
There are no refunds or rollovers for this event. This is to raise money for The Trust. Consider this a donation to the community of trail running and the conservation of land.
About Us & Our Mission
Swan Conservation Trust is a passionate, community-driven organization committed to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty and ecological health of our local lands. Dedicated to conservation, the all-volunteer organization works tirelessly to protect the diverse ecosystems within the headwaters of Big Swan and Big Bigsby Creeks of the Western Highland Rim, safeguarding its lush woods, enchanting springs, and thriving wildlife for present and future generations.
Our team is thrilled to host our first annual trail running event, a remarkable rendezvous of nature enthusiasts and runners. This exciting event not only promotes fitness and an appreciation for nature, but it also serves as our primary fundraiser for land conservation efforts. Participants will traverse scenic trails, running alongside serene creeks, and pass through majestic, towering trees nudged by the gentle sway of the wind. It's a chance to compete, connect, and contribute all at once!
All funds raised from this event will be channeled directly into expanding Big Swan Headwaters Preserve through land acquisitions, as well as maintaining, marking, and building trails for public access. Further work is dedicated to ensuring the headwaters, natural wildlife habitats they offer, and health of local flora remain available for generations to come.
By joining our event, participants do more than just experience the captivating beauty of Big Swan Creek's headwaters, woods, and wildlife; they become advocates for its preservation, contributing directly to ongoing conservation efforts. We believe that every step taken on our trails brings us one step closer to a sustainable and bright future for Big Swan Creek.
Join us on this extraordinary journey to make a tangible difference while discovering the subtle, yet profound, charm of nature.
Event's current local time: 2:59 AM CT
