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Trail runners at The Cannonball Run on Chattanooga, TN
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The Cannonball Run

The friendliest little Last Man Standing suffer-fest you'll ever sign up for.

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Saturday, June 13, 2026 · 4.3 mi loop · every hour · Chattanooga, TN

Distance
3.9mi
Climb
350ft
High point
970ft
Low point
804ft

Profile of the Loop course

THE RACE

Last Man Standing

We all line up at 8:00am sharp and head out on a 4.3-mile loop. You’ve got one hour to finish it. Easy, right? But when the clock hits 9:00am…we do it again. And again. And again. Every hour. On the hour. Until there’s only one runner left standing.

THE CANNONBALL RUN
Trail Map

TRAIL MAP

Last Man Standing
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GALLERY

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Race day logistics

What time does the Cannonball Run start?

8:00am sharp.

Course & terrain

How does a last-one-standing race work?

Everyone lines up at 8:00am sharp for a 4.3-mile loop. You have one hour to finish it. When the clock hits 9:00am, everyone still in goes again — every hour, on the hour, until there is only one runner left standing.

CREW UP

Volunteer with Bad Beard Events

Our races run on volunteer power.

Course marshals, aid stations, packet pickup, finish-line cheer squads. You don't need experience. Bring a thermos, decent layers, and a willingness to clap loudly. We'll plug you in.