Cedar Crest Trail Run

Continuing for 2026, we will have a half marathon, 10 kilometers, and a 5-kilometer! The half marathon and 10k courses are relatively non-technical, similar to many of the trail systems in middle Tennessee. The half marathon and 10k are great events for some higher intensity or for those looking for an event leading up to something longer later in the year, however this is also a great event for those completely new to the sport! The 5k course is on a gravel road that is pretty hilly. All the courses will be well marked and have ample aid stations.

Start Times

8:30 A.M. for both 10k and half marathon
9:00 A.M. for 5K
Location: Put in Cedar Crest Camp office into Google Maps, then once you arrive at the camp office, take a hard right. The Start/Finish is at the building at the Top of the hill once you drive out into the field (about .5 miles.). Use the below directions to help you find us:

Traveling south via Hwy 46:
After you pass the stop light at the intersection of Highways 100 & 46, turn left at the blue sign for Cedar Crest onto Middle Lick Creek Rd, and follow the signs to camp.

Traveling west via Hwy 100:
Turn left at the intersection of Highways 100 and 7. Drive for about 2 miles, then turn left at the blue sign for Cedar Crest onto Middle Lick Creek Rd, and follow the signs to camp.

Traveling north via Hwy 7:
Turn right at the blue sign for Cedar Crest onto Middle Lick Creek Rd. (next to the Dollar General Market), and follow the signs to camp.

Traveling east via Hwy 100:
Turn right at the intersection of Highways 100 and 7. Drive for about 2 miles, then turn left at the blue sign for Cedar Crest onto Middle Lick Creek Rd, and follow the signs to camp.

Accommodations

Primitive Tent Camping: $15/night
Bunk Style Group Lodging (Shared Bathrooms and Bunkroom, but has indoor plumbing and central heating/air!): $38/night
RV hook up: $20/night.
Please contact the race director about lodging if you are interested; it is available for the nights of March 12 and 13.

Runner Details

Packet pick up will be Friday, March 12 from 3 - 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 13 from 7 to 8 a.m. There are no cutoffs! We will have aid stations at about miles 2.5, 4 and 6. The start time could be delayed due to weather such as lightening. If the weather is too severe, we could be forced to cancel. All runners will receive a swag item with the trail run logo on it. We will have age group prizes and a raffle!. A meal is included post race; if you have any dietary restrictions, please email the race director. This race is a dog-friendly race. All runners who choose to run with a dog must start in the back and have the dog leashed at all times. All dogs who run must also be fully up-to-date on their vaccinations. Runners must clean up after their dog. Dogs are allowed with a runner who tent camps or stays at an RV hookup, but no dogs will be allowed in the bunk-style lodging. There will be no credits, transfers, deferrals, or refunds.

About Cedar Crest

Cedar Crest is one of the Outdoor Ministries facilities, owned and operated by the Tennessee Western Kentucky Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church since 1959.  Programming at Cedar Crest includes summer camps, parent/child weekends, retreats, conferences, youth group trips, family reunions, work weekends and a variety of other events.  Cedar Crest is located in Lyles, TN on beautiful 500 acres.

Event's current local time: 10:17 AM CT