STUMP JUMP 2027
- Cutoffs
- 7 hours (2:30 PM)
- Final of 2 · Mullens Cove Parking Lot · mile 22.8
- Aid
- 6 stations
- Avg 3.6 mi apart · longest carry 6.3 mi
About Stump Jump
Takes place on a 90% single-track course atop Signal Mountain and Walden Ridge. With gorgeous, jaw-dropping views of the Tennessee River Gorge and lush coves of cascading streams, hemlock, and rhododendron, these sandstone-strewn trails offer some of the most spectacular scenery in the Cumberland Plateau region. Elevation gain for the 50K is over 5,000 ft.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Race day
50k starts at 7:30 am EST Saturday, March 6th, 2027
10 Miler starts at 8:30 am EST Saturday, March 6th, 2027
All races start and finish at the Signal Mountain Soccer Fields behind Signal Mountain High School on Sam Powell Rd .
We will have La Sportiva and Rossignol onsite to demo shoes
**NO CREWS. NO DROP BAGS** POLES ARE ALLOWED
EXTRAS: All runners will receive shirts, a post-race meal, and free beer from Dynamo Brewing.
Aid Station Details:
PLEASE BRING A CUP as well as your regular hydration gear.
Aid= water, Gatorade, and snacks guaranteed. Certain stations will have other items: cokes, ginger ale, possibly gels, Oatmeal Creme Pies, Pickles, Chips, PB&Js, and fruit.
Cutoff Times
The 2027 Stump Jump 50k will have a 10-hour cut-off.
Indian Rock House (Outbound) @ mile 14.5........4hr cut-off........ 16:33 per mile
Mullen's Cove Parking lot @ mile 23.3.........7hr cut-off..........18:25 min per mile
Please be respectful of race officials if you are asked to drop - no discussion. You will be provided with transportation back to the start/finish.
Again, there is a 10-hour cutoff time at the finish (5:30 pm).
Refunds / Transfers / Deferments
PLEASE UNDERSTAND THIS: There are NO refunds, transfers or deferments. We do not have the capacity to mail awards, shirts, forgotten gear etc. Thanks!
Proceeds
A portion of the race proceeds will benefit Signal Mountain Athletics and Chattanooga Cave and Cliff Rescue
Camping/Where to Stay
Camping will be available at the S/F. Tent set up is on the soccer fields. There are no RV hookups but RV's are allowed. No showers but access to many bathrooms at the pavilion. If you are interested in camping on Friday or Saturday night, please email ginny@badbeardevents.com. Cost is $10 per night and will go to Signal Mountain School. 2650 Sam Powell Dr, Signal Mountain, TN 37377
It’s about a 20 minute drive from downtown Chattanooga to the start. The hotels downtown are all wonderful and I’d check Airbnb’s on Signal Mountain if you want to stay close but not camp.
Please VENMO @badbeardevents $10 to camp.
- 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM, Friday March 5Early packet pickupHello Monty- 306 W Main. We will have Stainless Pints and Bad Beard Merch available for purchase.
- 6:30 AM - 7:15 AM, Saturday March 650K race-day packet pickupstart/finish line (Signal Mountain Middle High School Soccer Pavilion)
- 7:30 AM EST50K start
- 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM, Saturday March 610 Miler race-day packet pickupstart/finish line (Signal Mountain Middle High School Soccer Pavilion)
- 8:30 AM EST10 Miler start
- Mi 4.9Mi 4.9Edwards PointLight aid
- Mi 8.2Mi 8.2Mushroom RockFull aid · also mile 29.3
- Mi 14.5Cutoff 4 hours (11:30 AM)Mi 14.5Indian Rock HouseCutoff 4 hours (11:30 AM)Full aid
- Mi 16.7Mi 16.7Snoopers RockLight aid
- Mi 19.4Mi 19.4Haley RoadLight aid
- Mi 22.8Cutoff 7 hours (2:30 PM)Mi 22.8Mullens Cove Parking LotCutoff 7 hours (2:30 PM)Full aid
- RequiredPersonal cup (cupless race)
- RequiredHydration pack or handheld bottle
- SuggestedTrekking poles
STUMP JUMP ARCHIVE
THE GROUND STUMP JUMP RUNS ON
Get to know the trail before the gun goes off. Our guide covers the trailhead, the terrain, and the route for your watch, so a training run out here means fewer surprises on race day.
Volunteer
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.