Bad Beard Events
Saturday, April 17, 2027

STILLHOUSE 100K 2027

100K · Soddy Daisy, TN
Elevation profile58 mi · 13,150 ft gain · 689–1,910 ft
Aid
3 stations
Avg 9.0 mi apart · longest carry 10.0 mi

About Stillhouse 100K

The big one. More on the series ⟶

Race day

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Stillhouse 100K is an out-and-back of the cult classic point-to-point Upchuck 50K, run on the technically challenging Cumberland Trail singletrack. The course features huge climbs and descents into Soddy Creek, Possum Creek, and Rock Creek. With close to 12,000 ft of elevation gain, the "double" is easily one of the harder 100K courses in the Southeast — a serious endeavor that's quite possibly your hardest 100K to date. The race is not open to beginner ultra runners; it's the perfect course to test the mettle of seasoned ultra runners looking to take the next step toward a 100 miler. New start time for 2027: 5:00 AM (previously midnight).

100K out-and-back on the Cumberland Trail near Soddy Daisy, TN. Roughly 12,000 ft of elevation gain. Aid stations approximately every 10 miles. Drop bags allowed at all three aid stations.

Awards — Awards presented after the race. All finishers receive race swag.

Start/Finish: 190 Depot St, Soddy Daisy, TN. Pacers allowed from the turnaround (mile 31) at Leggett Rd aid station, and may also be picked up at Heiss Mountain Rd aid station (mile 49). One pacer per runner at a time. Crew access at Heiss Mountain Rd (outbound mile 18), Legget Rd (mile 31), and Heiss Mountain Rd (inbound mile 49). AllTrails map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-64c3182--47. Registration opens June 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET.

Schedule
  1. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Friday before race
    Packet pickup
    Hello Monty on Main St
  2. 5:00 AM, Race day
    100K start
Aid stations
  1. Mi 13
    Heiss Mountain Rd
    Full aid (also services mile 49 inbound). Drop bags allowed.
  2. Mi 23
    Retro Hughes Rd
    Full aid (also services mile 39 inbound).
  3. Mi 31
    Legget Rd (turnaround)
    Full aid — water, Powerade, prepacked chips, gummy bears, ramen, and quesadillas or grilled cheese sandwiches. Drop bags allowed.
What to bring
  • RequiredHydration pack/vest/belt
  • RequiredMinimum 1 liter / 34 oz of water
  • RequiredShell jacket (wind or rain)
  • RequiredInsulating layer
  • RequiredHeadlamp/flashlight with extra batteries
  • RequiredNutrition
  • SuggestedBeanie (weather dependent)
  • SuggestedGloves (weather dependent)
  • SuggestedEmergency blanket (weather dependent)
  • SuggestedDrop bag for turnaround (Leggett Rd) with change of clothes, socks, shoes
All editions

STILLHOUSE 100K ARCHIVE

  1. 2027
    STILLHOUSE 100K 2027●
  2. 2025
    STILLHOUSE 100K 2025→
  3. 2024
    STILLHOUSE 100K 2024→
  4. 2023
    STILLHOUSE 100K 2023→
  5. 2022
    STILLHOUSE 100K 2022→
  6. 2021
    STILLHOUSE 2021→
  7. 2020
    STILLHOUSE 2020→
Volunteers staffing a Bad Beard aid station
Crew passing nutrition to runners mid-course
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.