Ruck
Rucking is described as hiking/walking with a weighted pack. The activity gets its name from "rucksacks" which is a military term for backpack. Requirements are as follows - Male- 30lb dry Female- 15lb dry Each finisher will receive a patch after their race is over.
Information About Race
The Johnston Woods Trail Festival is a 3, 6,12, and 24 hour trail race, We have a 6 hour Rucking option also. 2025 we are adding a 12 hour night option, hoping to get more runners out there at night with our 24 hour runners. We have had many races here before like a backyard ultra last runner standing 2 times, and a 12 hour race. This fundraiser raises money for kids summer camp and community programming.
Race Directors
Jenna Lofton-- jenna@johnstonwoods.org 423-788-4451
David Kyle--davidkyle1971@gmail.com 423-503- 7936
Trail
4.35 miles of forested, rolling hills crisscrossing small creeks. The trail has roots and rocks but is runnable. Elevation gain is around 300'. The trail is well maintained and well marked. The course will consist of our blue loop, and the white loop with parking lot in between. Start/finish in the field behind the Woodland Center.
Prizes
All runners will get a t-shirt. All finishers of each event will receive a slate coaster, same as last year. First Overall, male and female in each race will receive gift cards from our local running store here in Cleveland, TN, Terra Running Company. second, and third place will also get prizes TBA. 100 mile finishers will get a buckle.
$25 gift cards to male and female overall in the 3hr, 6hr, & 6hr ruck
$50 - 12hr, (day and night races) and 24hr
$50 to anyone that breaks the 6, 12, and 24hr course records
Current records
6hr = 39.15mls
12hr = 56.55mls
24hr = 100.05
Event's current local time: 7:41 PM ET
