Tennessee · 72 Hours · 40 Hours
A Race for the Ages
A Race for the Ages is a 72 Hours and 40 Hours event held in Manchester, Tennessee. It was last held on September 3, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Manchester, TN
Race details
- Last held
- September 3, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Manchester, Tennessee
- Distances
- 72 Hours, 40 Hours
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- facebook.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $384.25 (from runsignup.com, checked October 20, 2026)
- Start time
- 12:00 PM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the A Race for the Ages
On the Thursday before Labor Day Weekend of 2026, ultramarathoners will once again descend on Fred Deadman Park in Manchester, Tennessee . Led by a contingent of wheezing geezers, over a hundred of America’s finest foot warriors will circle the famed Deadman Mile for days on end in September of 2026. All runners 41 and over will be allotted a number of hours equal to those hard-earned years of age in which to accumulate as many miles as possible. All the kids, 40 years, and below, will compete …
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A Race for the Ages: common questions
- When is the A Race for the Ages?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the A Race for the Ages held?
- In Manchester, Tennessee.
- What distances does the A Race for the Ages offer?
- 72 Hours and 40 Hours.
- How do I register for the A Race for the Ages?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the A Race for the Ages?
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $384.25 (from runsignup.com, checked October 20, 2026).
- What time does the A Race for the Ages start?
- 12:00 PM CDT.
- What is the course like at the A Race for the Ages?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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