Tennessee · 50K · 25K
Walking Tall 50/25K
Walking Tall 50/25K is a 50K and 25K event held in Pocahontas, Tennessee. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 41 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Pocahontas, TN
- Field size
- ~41 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Pocahontas, Tennessee
- Distances
- 50K, 25K
- Field size
- About 41 runners
- Course
- 3666 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- walkingtall50k.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $103.43 (from ultrasignup.com, checked September 26, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — 50K
- Lollipop course (a loop with an out-and-back section); Mostly trail, some road; 3666 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data); Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 25K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 1752 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data); Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 66°F at the start, 85% humidity, 9 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 Walking Tall 50/25K
Walking Tall 50K/25K is a trail race in Big Hill Pond State Park near Pocahontas, TN, run almost entirely on singletrack with a signature half-mile swamp boardwalk and a climb up the park's 70-foot fire lookout tower. The event is a not-for-profit fundraiser for the state park and the Tennessee Park Rangers Association.
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Walking Tall 50/25K: common questions
- When is the Walking Tall 50/25K?
- 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 Walking Tall 50/25K held?
- In Pocahontas, Tennessee.
- What distances does the Walking Tall 50/25K offer?
- 50K and 25K.
- How many people run the Walking Tall 50/25K?
- About 41 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Walking Tall 50/25K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Walking Tall 50/25K?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $103.43 (from ultrasignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Walking Tall 50/25K start?
- 7:00 AM CDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Walking Tall 50/25K?
- about 66°F at the start, 85% humidity, 9 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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