Tennessee · Half Marathon · 13 Miles
Steele Creek Struggle Half Marathon Trail Race
Steele Creek Struggle Half Marathon Trail Race is a half marathon and 13 Miles event held in Bristol, Tennessee. It was last held on October 3, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Bristol, TN
Race details
- Last held
- October 3, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Bristol, Tennessee
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 13 Miles
- Course
- Over 2,000 ft of gain across 13.1 mi of technical single track (organizer figure); named trail segments confirmed by local press, no numeric elevation profile/GPX published.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 62°F at the start, 82% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Steele Creek Struggle Half Marathon Trail Race
Welcome to the Johnny Fresh Legs Steele Creek Struggle, an epic backwoods adventure in the heart of Steele Creek Park, one of Tennessee’s most scenic and untamed trail systems. This is not your typical half marathon—it’s a gritty, wild, and rewarding test of endurance for trail runners who thrive on technical terrain and real mountain grit. Also sponsored by Mountain Sports Limited, Bristol, VA , Petro Chili & Chips, Beat Street Bites (beatstreetbites.com) & Dr. Michael Smith Chiropractic, Bris…
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Steele Creek Struggle Half Marathon Trail Race: common questions
- When is the Steele Creek Struggle Half Marathon Trail Race?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Steele Creek Struggle Half Marathon Trail Race held?
- In Bristol, Tennessee.
- What distances does the Steele Creek Struggle Half Marathon Trail Race offer?
- Half Marathon and 13 Miles.
- How do I register for the Steele Creek Struggle Half Marathon Trail Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Steele Creek Struggle Half Marathon Trail Race?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $50 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Steele Creek Struggle Half Marathon Trail Race start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Steele Creek Struggle Half Marathon Trail Race?
- Loop course; Trail surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Steele Creek Struggle Half Marathon Trail Race?
- about 62°F at the start, 82% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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