Fall Creek Falls 50K & Half Marathon Trail Runs · Late March (2026 was March 21; 2027 dates TBA) · Fall Creek Falls State Park · About 30 minutes from The Canyon at Pond Creek
Spring trail-running weekend at Fall Creek Falls — the 50K and Half Marathon on singletrack through peak-shoulder-season Cumberland Plateau. Out-of-town runners come in for the race, and the post-race meal-and-music format keeps everybody in the area through the afternoon. The Canyon at Pond Creek is 30 minutes from the start, on 447 private acres, with real beds and private hot tubs on every deck — a real basecamp for the trip.
Basecamp for spring trail weekend
- Real recovery after the race. Private hot tub on every deck. Real bed. Quiet dark-sky night. What March in the Cumberland Plateau calls for after a 50K.
- 30 minutes to the start. Direct drive to Fall Creek Falls SP. Early morning start, race day, quiet drive back.
- Room for the crew. Six glamping domes sleeping 4–8 each. Bring the family, the pacer, the training partners.
- More trail while you are here. 447 acres of waterfalls, canyon rim, and plateau trails on the property. Warm up Friday, cool down Sunday before driving home.
About the FCF Trail Runs
The Fall Creek Falls 50K and Half Marathon Trail Runs are a spring fixture on the Southeast trail-running calendar, typically held the third Saturday of March at Fall Creek Falls State Park. Both races share early-morning starts on Saturday, with a post-race meal and live music at the park in the afternoon. 2026 race was Saturday March 21. Confirm 2027 date and registration on the organizer’s site.
Booking for race weekend
Direct-book at The Canyon. Arrive Friday, run Saturday, recover Sunday. Fall Creek Falls lodging is limited and race weekend fills fast — book early.
The Canyon at Pond Creek is independent lodging near Fall Creek Falls State Park. We are not an official race partner or sponsor. Race dates, courses, and registration are confirmed on the organizer’s site.
Other Fall Creek Falls race weekends we cover
- Basecamp for the Mammoth March (May)
- Fall Creek Falls Race Weekend (August triathlon + road runs)
- Mountaineer Folk Festival (September)
- Fall Creek 100 Ultra (November)
