Saturday, March 6, 2027 · Signal Mountain, TN · About 1 hour from The Canyon
StumpJump is one of the Southeast’s longest-running trail ultras, now in its 25th running. The 50K covers 31 miles with about 7,100 feet of climbing, 90% of it singletrack across Signal Mountain and Walden’s Ridge, with views down into the Tennessee River Gorge. There’s a 10 miler the same morning. The race moved from October to early March and is now put on by Bad Beard Events.
Early March on the plateau means cold mornings and cool, fast running. It also means that after 31 miles of sandstone and rock gardens, a hot tub is not a luxury. The Canyon at Pond Creek sits on 447 private acres an hour from the start, with six private domes and a hot tub on every deck.
Basecamp for race weekend
- Recovery that works. Your own hot tub, a quiet night before, and a quieter one after.
- Room for the whole crew. The race is no crews and no drop bags, but that doesn’t mean you have to come alone. Bring your training partners or family.
- Shakeout miles on the property. Canyon rim trails, waterfalls and plateau singletrack for an easy Friday run or a Sunday walk to loosen up.
- Stay for the month. The Fall Creek Falls 50K and Half Marathon trail runs are later in March, 30 minutes from the domes. Two races, one basecamp.
Race day basics
- Start and finish: Signal Mountain Soccer Fields, 2650 Sam Powell Dr, Signal Mountain, TN
- Start times: 50K at 7:30 AM Eastern, 10 miler at 8:30 AM Eastern. The Canyon is on Central time, so it’s 6:30 AM on the dome clock.
- 50K cutoffs: Indian Rock House (mile 14.5) at 4 hours, Mullen’s Cove (mile 23.3) at 7 hours, finish at 10 hours
- Rules: No crews, no drop bags. Poles are allowed.
Registration, course maps and updates are on the Bad Beard Events StumpJump page. Check there before race week; details can change.
Booking for race weekend
Book direct for the best rate. Friday and Saturday nights go first, so book once you’ve registered. Mind the time zone: the domes are on Central and the race runs on Eastern. For the 50K, plan to leave the domes by about 5:15 AM Central (6:15 Eastern). For the 10 miler, about 6:15 AM Central. If that’s too early, another option is to stay close to the start Friday, then drive up after the race and spend Saturday and Sunday nights recovering here.
Related pages
- Fall Creek Falls 50K and Half Marathon Trail Runs
- Fall Creek 100
- Adventure Guide: The Canyon
- Glamping with Hot Tubs
The Canyon at Pond Creek is independent and is not an official partner or sponsor of StumpJump or Bad Beard Events.
